The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line

7.4 Rating1998-12-23Drama, 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. 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

Jim Caviezel

as Pvt. Robert Witt

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

as Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

as 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

as Pvt. Jack Bell

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

as Capt. James Staros

John Cusack

John Cusack

as Capt. John Gaff

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

as Pfc. Don Doll

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

as Sgt. Maynard Storm

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

as Sgt. William Keck

Miranda Otto

Miranda Otto

as Marty Bell