The Thin Red Line (1998)
Every man fights his own war.
Starring Sean Penn, Adrien Brody, Jim Caviezel
Directed by Terrence Malick
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.
Runtime: 171 min.
Rating: 7.4
DVD
Languages: English,Japanese
Countries: Canada,United States of America
Genres: Drama,History,War
Keywords: based on novel or book,world war ii,battle assignment,invasion,marine corps,u.s. army,commander,pacific,rifle,survival,jungle,infantry,steel helmet,sergeant,pacific island,soldier,battle,fighting,guadalcanal,pacific theater,awol,1940s,philosophic conflict
Cast
1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Cpl. Geoffrey Fife
Pvt. Robert Witt
Pvt. Jack Bell
Capt. James 'Bugger' Staros
Capt. John Gaff
Sgt. William Keck
Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
Sgt. Maynard Storm
Capt. Charles Bosche
Brig. Gen. David Quintard
Pvt. Alfredo Tella
Pvt. Christopher Peale
Pvt. Howard Coombs
1st Lt. George 'Brass' Band
Sgt. Paul Becker
Pfc. Charlie Dale
2nd Lt. William Whyte
Sgt. Jack McCron
Pfc. Edward Bead
Marty Bell
Pvt. Brian Tills
Pfc. Don Doll
Pvt. Frank Mazzi
Witt's Mother
Pvt. Leonardo Carni
Pvt. Ash
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