The Thin Red Line (1998)
Release: December 23, 1998 | Runtime: 2h 51m | Rating: 7.4
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.
Every man fights his own war.
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Main cast
- Jim Caviezel as Pvt. Robert Witt
- Nick Nolte as Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
- Sean Penn as 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
- Ben Chaplin as Pvt. Jack Bell
- Elias Koteas as Capt. James Staros
- John Cusack as Capt. John Gaff
- Dash Mihok as Pfc. Don Doll
- John C. Reilly as Sgt. Maynard Storm
- Woody Harrelson as Sgt. William Keck
- Miranda Otto as Marty Bell
- Arie Verveen as Pfc. Charlie Dale
- Kirk Acevedo as Pvt. Alfredo Tella
- Nick Stahl as Pfc. Edward Bead
- Thomas Jane as Pvt. Ash
- Tim Blake Nelson as Pvt. Brian Tills
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What is The Thin Red Line about?
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.
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