The Thin Red Line (1998)

  • R
  • 12/22/1998 (US)
  • Drama, History, War
  • 2h 51m

Every man fights his own war.

Overview

The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.

Terrence Malick

Director, Screenplay

James Jones

Novel

Cast

Jim Caviezel's headshot

Jim Caviezel

Pvt. Robert Witt
Sean Penn's headshot

Sean Penn

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Nick Nolte's headshot

Nick Nolte

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
Ben Chaplin's headshot

Ben Chaplin

Pvt. Jack Bell
Elias Koteas's headshot

Elias Koteas

Capt. James Staros
Woody Harrelson's headshot

Woody Harrelson

Sgt. William Keck
John Cusack's headshot

John Cusack

Capt. John Gaff
Dash Mihok's headshot

Dash Mihok

Pfc. Don Doll

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