The Thin Red Line

7.4
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19982h 51m

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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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Jim Caviezel - Pvt. Robert Witt in The Thin Red Line

Jim Caviezel

Pvt. Robert Witt

Nick Nolte - Lt. Col. Gordon Tall in The Thin Red Line

Nick Nolte

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

Sean Penn - 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh in The Thin Red Line

Sean Penn

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

Ben Chaplin - Pvt. Jack Bell in The Thin Red Line

Ben Chaplin

Pvt. Jack Bell

Elias Koteas - Capt. James Staros in The Thin Red Line

Elias Koteas

Capt. James Staros

John Cusack - Capt. John Gaff in The Thin Red Line

John Cusack

Capt. John Gaff

Dash Mihok - Pfc. Don Doll in The Thin Red Line

Dash Mihok

Pfc. Don Doll

John C. Reilly - Sgt. Maynard Storm in The Thin Red Line

John C. Reilly

Sgt. Maynard Storm

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Release Date

December 23, 1998

Runtime

2h 51m

Rating

R

Genres

Drama, History, War

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