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.
Plot Keywords: based on novel or book, world war ii, battle assignment, invasion, marine corps, u.s. army, commander, pacific, rifle, survival, jungle, infantry, steel helmet, sergeant, pacific island, soldier, battle, fighting, guadalcanal, pacific theater, awol, 1940s, philosophic conflict
Director | Terrence Malick |
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Writers | Terrence Malick, James Jones |
Production Companies | Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, Geisler-Roberdeau |
Production Countries | Canada, United States of America |
Spoken Languages | English, 日本語 |
Top Billed Cast of The Thin Red Line

Sean Penn
1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Adrien Brody
Cpl. Geoffrey Fife
Jim Caviezel
Pvt. Robert Witt
Ben Chaplin
Pvt. Jack Bell
Elias Koteas
Capt. James 'Bugger' Staros
John Cusack
Capt. John Gaff
Woody Harrelson
Sgt. William Keck
Nick Nolte
Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
John C. Reilly
Sgt. Maynard Storm
George Clooney
Capt. Charles Bosche
John Travolta
Brig. Gen. David Quintard
Kirk Acevedo
Pvt. Alfredo TellaAlternate Titles
Der Schmale Grat - The Thin Red Line
Ince kirmizi hat
I lepti kokkini grammi
Den tunna röda linjen