The Thin Red Line
United States • 1998 • 2h 51m
Director
#536Criterion Collection →Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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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Credits
Crew
DirectorTerrence Malick
WriterTerrence Malick
CinematographerJohn Toll
ComposerHans Zimmer
EditorLeslie Jones, Saar Klein, Billy Weber
ProducerRobert Michael Geisler, Grant Hill, John Roberdeau
Cast
Jim Caviezelas Pvt. Robert Witt
Nick Nolteas Lt. Col. Gordon Tall