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Director Terrence Malick
Screenplay Terrence Malick

The Thin Red Line

Tagline: Every man fights his own war.

Release Date: 1998-12-23

Duration: 171 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Woody Harrelson
    Sgt. William Keck
  • George Clooney
    Capt. Charles Bosche
  • John Travolta
    Brig. Gen. David Quintard
  • John Cusack
    Capt. John Gaff
  • Adrien Brody
    Cpl. Geoffrey Fife
  • Jared Leto
    2nd Lt. William Whyte
  • Elias Koteas
    Capt. James Staros
  • Nick Nolte
    Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
  • Donal Logue
    Marl (uncredited)
  • Jim Caviezel
    Pvt. Robert Witt

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