The Thin Red Line(1998)
“Every man fights his own 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.
Director
Terrence Malick
Studio
Fox 2000 Pictures
Budget
$52M
Revenue
$98M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
2h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$52M
Box Office
$98M
Production Companies
Fox 2000 Pictures • Phoenix Pictures • George Stevens Jr. Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thin Red Line?▼
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What is The Thin Red Line about?▼
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.
Who directed The Thin Red Line?▼
The Thin Red Line was directed by Terrence Malick and released in 1998. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is The Thin Red Line?▼
The Thin Red Line has a runtime of 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes total).
Who stars in The Thin Red Line?▼
The cast of The Thin Red Line includes 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 and more.
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