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The Thin Red Line (1998)

The Thin Red Line (1998)

Drama History War

Every man fights his own war.

Release Date: 1998, December 23
Directors: Terrence Malick
Countries: Australia, Solomon Islands, United States of America
Production: Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, George Stevens Jr. Productions, Geisler-Roberdeau Productions
Cast: Matt Doran, Nick Nolte, Jim Caviezel, Woody Harrelson, Sean Penn, Jared Leto, Miranda Otto, John Travolta, Mark Boone Junior, Tim Blake Nelson, Thomas Jane, Adrien Brody

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.

Keywords:

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