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Feature film — 1998

The Thin Red Line (1998)

7.42h 51mDrama — History — War

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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A high-signal pick with 3,477 votes.

Fox 2000 Pictures / Phoenix Pictures / George Stevens Jr. Productions / Geisler-Roberdeau Productions

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Director: Terrence Malick

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Cast & crew

Jim Caviezel as Pvt. Robert Witt

Jim Caviezel

Pvt. Robert Witt

Nick Nolte as Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

Nick Nolte

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

Sean Penn as 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

Sean Penn

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

Ben Chaplin as Pvt. Jack Bell

Ben Chaplin

Pvt. Jack Bell

Elias Koteas as Capt. James Staros

Elias Koteas

Capt. James Staros

John Cusack as Capt. John Gaff

John Cusack

Capt. John Gaff

Dash Mihok as Pfc. Don Doll

Dash Mihok

Pfc. Don Doll

John C. Reilly as Sgt. Maynard Storm

John C. Reilly

Sgt. Maynard Storm

Woody Harrelson as Sgt. William Keck

Woody Harrelson

Sgt. William Keck

Miranda Otto as Marty Bell

Miranda Otto

Marty Bell

Arie Verveen as Pfc. Charlie Dale

Arie Verveen

Pfc. Charlie Dale

Kirk Acevedo as Pvt. Alfredo Tella

Kirk Acevedo

Pvt. Alfredo Tella

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