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The Thin Red Line

Directed by Terrence Malick
19982h 51mR7.4
Drama / History / War

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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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DirectorTerrence Malick
WriterTerrence Malick
CinematographyJohn Toll
MusicHans Zimmer
Principal Cast
Jim Caviezel
Jim CaviezelPvt. Robert Witt
Nick Nolte
Nick NolteLt. Col. Gordon Tall
Sean Penn
Sean Penn1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Ben Chaplin
Ben ChaplinPvt. Jack Bell
Elias Koteas
Elias KoteasCapt. James Staros
John Cusack
John CusackCapt. John Gaff
Dash Mihok
Dash MihokPfc. Don Doll
John C. Reilly
John C. ReillySgt. Maynard Storm

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Runtime2h 51m (171 mins)

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Production Details

DirectorTerrence Malick
LanguagesEnglish, Greek, Japanese
CountryUS
StudioFox 2000 Pictures • Phoenix Pictures • George Stevens Jr. Productions • Geisler-Roberdeau Productions
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