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The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line

Every man fights his own war.

19987.42h 51m

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.

Directed by Terrence Malick
Written by James Jones, Terrence Malick
Produced by Grant Hill, John Roberdeau, Robert Michael Geisler
Box OfficeBudget: $52.0MRevenue: $98.1M

Top Cast

Jim Caviezel

Jim Caviezel

Pvt. Robert Witt

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

Pvt. Jack Bell

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Capt. James Staros

John Cusack

John Cusack

Capt. John Gaff

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

Pfc. Don Doll

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Sgt. Maynard Storm

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Sgt. William Keck

Miranda Otto

Miranda Otto

Marty Bell

Themes & Keywords

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About The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line is a drama, history, war film released in 1998 exploring themes of based on novel or book, steel helmet, world war ii, battle assignment, invasion, infantry. Directed by Terrence Malick, it stars Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn. 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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