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.

James Jones

Novel

Terrence Malick

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Jim Caviezel's headshot

Jim Caviezel

Pvt. Robert Witt
Ben Chaplin's headshot

Ben Chaplin

Pvt. Jack Bell
Dash Mihok's headshot

Dash Mihok

Pfc. Don Doll
Woody Harrelson's headshot

Woody Harrelson

Sgt. William Keck
Nick Nolte's headshot

Nick Nolte

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
Sean Penn's headshot

Sean Penn

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
John Cusack's headshot

John Cusack

Capt. John Gaff
Adrien Brody's headshot

Adrien Brody

Cpl. Geoffrey Fife

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