The Thin Red Line

1998 Terrence Malick 2h 51m
Drama History 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.

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

Vibes

Emotional Curious Visually Stunning Deeply Moving Critic Favorite

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