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The Thin Red Line

TV-MA
DramaHistoryWar
7.5/10(2,985 ratings)

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.

12-23-1998
2h 51m
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Main Cast

Jim Caviezel

Jim Caviezel

Pvt. Robert Witt

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

Pvt. Jack Bell

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

Pfc. Don Doll

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Sgt. William Keck

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

John Cusack

John Cusack

Capt. John Gaff

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Terrence Malick
Production:
Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, Pioneer Films, George Stevens Jr. Productions, Geisler-Roberdeau Productions
Revenue:
$98,126,565
Budget:
$52,000,000

Key Crew

Original Music Composer:
Hans Zimmer
Screenplay:
Terrence Malick
Novel:
James Jones
Producer:
Robert Michael Geisler
Director of Photography:
John Toll

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en