The Thin Red Line (1998)

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The Thin Red Line on IMDb 7.6/10 152,651 votes

Released:
1998-12-23

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.

Director:
Terrence Malick

Runtime:
2h 51min

Genre:
Drama, History, War

  • 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