The Thin Red Line (1998)
Every man fights his own war.
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.
Cast
- Jim Caviezel - Pvt. Robert Witt
- Nick Nolte - Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
- Sean Penn - 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
- Ben Chaplin - Pvt. Jack Bell
- Elias Koteas - Capt. James Staros
- John Cusack - Capt. John Gaff
- Dash Mihok - Pfc. Don Doll
- John C. Reilly - Sgt. Maynard Storm
- Woody Harrelson - Sgt. William Keck
- Miranda Otto - Marty Bell
Screenplay
- Terrence Malick (Screenplay)
- James Jones (Novel)
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, World War I and Trench Warfare, World War I: The Trench Ordeal, Keening Grief and Mourning Process
Keywords
based on novel or book, steel helmet, world war ii, battle assignment, invasion, infantry, marine corps, us army, commander, rifle, pacific war, gun battle, jungle, sergeant, pacific island
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Thin Red Line about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Thin Red Line?
- The Thin Red Line was directed by Terrence Malick.
- Who stars in The Thin Red Line?
- The Thin Red Line stars Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn, Ben Chaplin, Elias Koteas, John Cusack.
- How long is The Thin Red Line?
- The Thin Red Line has a runtime of 2h 51m (171 minutes).
- What genre is The Thin Red Line?
- The Thin Red Line is a Drama, History, War film.
- What is the budget of The Thin Red Line?
- The Thin Red Line had a budget of $52M.
- How much did The Thin Red Line gross?
- The Thin Red Line grossed $98M worldwide.
- Where was The Thin Red Line produced?
- The Thin Red Line was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Thin Red Line?
- The themes of The Thin Red Line include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, World War I and Trench Warfare, World War I: The Trench Ordeal, Keening Grief and Mourning Process.