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Every man fights his own war. - The Thin Red Line
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Title: The Thin Red Line

Release Date: 23 Dec 1998

Runtime: 2h 51m

Genre: Drama, History, War

Director: Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, Pioneer Films, George Stevens Jr. Productions, Geisler-Roberdeau Productions

Production Companies: Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, Pioneer Films, George Stevens Jr. Productions, Geisler-Roberdeau Productions

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.5 (3023 votes)

Cast

  • Pvt. Robert Witt: Jim Caviezel
  • Pvt. Jack Bell: Ben Chaplin
  • Pfc. Don Doll: Dash Mihok
  • Sgt. William Keck: Woody Harrelson
  • Lt. Col. Gordon Tall: Nick Nolte
  • 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh: Sean Penn
  • Capt. John Gaff: John Cusack
  • Cpl. Geoffrey Fife: Adrien Brody
  • Brig. Gen. David Quintard: John Travolta
  • 2nd Lt. William Whyte: Jared Leto
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