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The Thin Red Line (1998)

Every man fights his own 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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The Thin Red Line 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

  • Arie Verveen

    Arie Verveen

    as Pfc. Charlie Dale

  • Kirk Acevedo

    Kirk Acevedo

    as Pvt. Alfredo Tella

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When was The Thin Red Line released?

The Thin Red Line came out on December 23, 1998.

Is The Thin Red Line worth watching?

The Thin Red Line holds a 7.4/10 average from 3,467 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.

How long is The Thin Red Line?

The Thin Red Line runs 171 minutes (2h 51m).

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