The Thin Red Line

IMDb 7.4 1998 • 171 min • DramaHistoryWar

Director

Terrence Malick

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Jim Caviezel
Jim Caviezel Pvt. Robert Witt
Nick Nolte
Nick Nolte Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
Sean Penn
Sean Penn 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Ben Chaplin
Ben Chaplin Pvt. Jack Bell
Elias Koteas
Elias Koteas Capt. James Staros