The Thin Red Line (1998)

7.4/10 • 171 min • Drama History War

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.

Cast

Jim Caviezel

Pvt. Robert Witt

Nick Nolte

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

Sean Penn

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

Ben Chaplin

Elias Koteas

Capt. James Staros

John Cusack

Capt. John Gaff

Dash Mihok

John C. Reilly

Sgt. Maynard Storm

Woody Harrelson

Sgt. William Keck

Miranda Otto

Arie Verveen

Pfc. Charlie Dale

Kirk Acevedo

Pvt. Alfredo Tella

Nick Stahl

Pfc. Edward Bead

Thomas Jane

Tim Blake Nelson

Pvt. Brian Tills

Adrien Brody

Cpl. Geoffrey Fife

George Clooney

Capt. Charles Bosche

Jared Leto

2nd Lt. William Whyte

John Travolta

Brig. Gen. David Quintard

John Savage

Sgt. Jack McCron

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