Movie
The Thin Red Line
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.
Details
- Release date
- 1998-12-23
- Runtime
- 171 min
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, George Stevens Jr. Productions, Geisler-Roberdeau Productions
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
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
Crew
- Terrence Malick - Director
- Terrence Malick - Screenplay
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