The Thin Red Line

"Every man fights his own war."

Jan 15 1999 R 2h 50m
Drama, 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.

Official Trailer
Plot

U.S. Army Private Witt (AWOL) is found and imprisoned on a troop carrier by his company First Sergeant, Welsh.The men of C Company,1st Battalion,27th Infantry Regiment,25th Infantry Division have been brought to Guadalcanal as reinforcements in the campaign to secure Henderson Field and seize the island from the Japanese. They arrive near Hill 210, a key Japanese position. Their task is to capture the hill at all costs. What happens next is a story of redemption and the meaninglessness of war. Regardless of the outcome.

Written by

James Jones, Terrence Malick

Directed by

Terrence Malick

Cast

Jim Caviezel, Sean Penn, Nick Nolte

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, Canada

Production Companies

Geisler-Roberdeau, Phoenix Pictures, Fox 2000 Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 7 Oscars. 23 wins & 47 nominations total

Trailers
The Thin Red Line Official Trailer #1 - Terrence Malick Movie (1998)
The Thin Red Line (1998) Trailer - The Criterion Collection
Scores
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205,093
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
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