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Film · Drama, History, War

The Thin Red Line (1998)

★ 7.4 · 3,494 votesIMDb★ 7.6 · 214,791 votes2 h 51 minDrama, History1998

Every man fights his own 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.

Director
Terrence Malick
Writers
Terrence Malick, James Jones
Country
United States
Language
English
Release date
December 23, 1998

The Thin Red Line was released on December 23, 1998. Where to watch in United States: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube (rent or buy).

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The Thin Red Line cast

  • Jim CaviezelPvt. Robert Witt
  • Nick NolteLt. Col. Gordon Tall
  • Sean Penn1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
  • Ben ChaplinPvt. Jack Bell
  • Elias KoteasCapt. James Staros
  • John CusackCapt. John Gaff
  • Dash MihokPfc. Don Doll
  • John C. ReillySgt. Maynard Storm
  • Woody HarrelsonSgt. William Keck
  • Miranda OttoMarty Bell
  • Arie VerveenPfc. Charlie Dale
  • Kirk AcevedoPvt. Alfredo Tella
  • Nick StahlPfc. Edward Bead
  • Thomas JanePvt. Ash
  • Tim Blake NelsonPvt. Brian Tills
  • Adrien BrodyCpl. Geoffrey Fife
  • George ClooneyCapt. Charles Bosche
  • Jared Leto2nd Lt. William Whyte
  • John TravoltaBrig. Gen. David Quintard
  • John SavageSgt. Jack McCron
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