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The Thin Red Line (1998)

Film · 1998 · 171 min · R · Drama · History · War

Every man fights his own 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.

Directed by Terrence Malick

Starring Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn, Ben Chaplin, Elias Koteas, John Cusack, Dash Mihok, John C. Reilly

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In cinemas15 January 1999
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First release anywhere23 December 1998

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