The Thin Red Line (1998)
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. 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.
Director: Terrence Malick
The 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
Woody Harrelson
Sgt. William Keck
Miranda Otto
Marty Bell
Arie Verveen
Pfc. Charlie Dale
Kirk Acevedo
Pvt. Alfredo Tella
Nick Stahl
Pfc. Edward Bead
Thomas Jane
Pvt. Ash
Tim Blake Nelson
Pvt. Brian Tills
Adrien Brody
Cpl. Geoffrey Fife
George Clooney
Capt. Charles Bosche
Jared Leto
2nd Lt. William Whyte
John Travolta
Brig. Gen. David Quintard
John Savage
Sgt. Jack McCron
John Dee Smith
Pvt. Edward Train
Mark Boone Junior
Pvt. Christopher Peale
Matt Doran
Pvt. Howard Coombs
Paul Gleeson
1st Lt. George "Brass" Band
Don Harvey
Sgt. Paul Becker
Donal Logue
Marl (uncredited)
Larry Romano
Pvt. Frank Mazzi
Penelope Allen
Witt's Mother
Danny Hoch
Pvt. Leonardo Carni
Benjamin Green
Melanesian Villager
Simon Billig
Lt. Col. Billig
Jarrod Dean
Cpl. Thorne
Travis Fine
Pvt. Weld
David Harrod
Cpl. Queen
Don Harvey
Sgt. Becker
Michael McGrady
Pvt. Floyd
Stephen Spacek
Cpl. Jenks
Steven Vidler
2nd Lt. Gore
Will Wallace
Pvt. Hoke
Todd Wallace
Pilot
Simon Westaway
First Scout
Dan Wyllie
Medic #1
Randall Craig
Navy Gunner (uncredited)
Kick Gurry
(uncredited)
Randall Duk Kim
Nisei Interpreter (uncredited)
Darrin Klimek
(uncredited)
Dane Moreton
Pvt. Alexander (uncredited)
Ray Samuelson
Navy Soldier (uncredited)
Justin Ward
Navy Soldier (uncredited)
Felix Williamson
Private Drake (uncredited)
Norman Patrick Brown
Pvt. Henry
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