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The Thin Red Line (1998)

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.
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Terrence Malick profile
Terrence Malick

Director

Terrence Malick profile
Terrence Malick

Screenplay

Cast

Jim Caviezel profile
Jim Caviezel

Pvt. Robert Witt

Ben Chaplin profile
Ben Chaplin

Pvt. Jack Bell

Dash Mihok profile
Dash Mihok

Pfc. Don Doll

Woody Harrelson profile
Woody Harrelson

Sgt. William Keck

Nick Nolte profile
Nick Nolte

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

Sean Penn profile
Sean Penn

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

John Cusack profile
John Cusack

Capt. John Gaff

Adrien Brody profile
Adrien Brody

Cpl. Geoffrey Fife

John Travolta profile
John Travolta

Brig. Gen. David Quintard

Jared Leto profile
Jared Leto

2nd Lt. William Whyte

George Clooney profile
George Clooney

Capt. Charles Bosche

Elias Koteas profile
Elias Koteas

Capt. James Staros

Jim Caviezel profile
Jim Caviezel

Pvt. Robert Witt

Ben Chaplin profile
Ben Chaplin

Pvt. Jack Bell

Dash Mihok profile
Dash Mihok

Pfc. Don Doll

Woody Harrelson profile
Woody Harrelson

Sgt. William Keck

Nick Nolte profile
Nick Nolte

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

Sean Penn profile
Sean Penn

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

John Cusack profile
John Cusack

Capt. John Gaff

Adrien Brody profile
Adrien Brody

Cpl. Geoffrey Fife

John Travolta profile
John Travolta

Brig. Gen. David Quintard

Jared Leto profile
Jared Leto

2nd Lt. William Whyte

George Clooney profile
George Clooney

Capt. Charles Bosche

Elias Koteas profile
Elias Koteas

Capt. James Staros

Extra

Release Date

December 23, 1998

Original Language

English, Japanese, Greek

Budget

$52,000,000.00

Production Company

Fox 2000 Pictures logoPhoenix Pictures logoPioneer Films logoGeorge Stevens Jr. Productions logoGeisler-Roberdeau Productions logo

Available On

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Videos

The Thin Red Line (1998) Trailer - The Criterion Collection thumbnail
The Thin Red Line (1998) Trailer - The Criterion Collection

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