The Thin Red Line
Based on the graphic novel by James Jones, The Thin Red Line tells 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. A powerful frontline cast - including Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Woody Harrelson and George Clooney - explodes into action in this hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II.
Drama, History, War
Fox 2000 Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, Geisler-Roberdeau
Sean Penn as 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh, Adrien Brody as Cpl. Geoffrey Fife, Jim Caviezel as Pvt. Robert Witt, Ben Chaplin as Pvt. Jack Bell, George Clooney as Capt. Charles Bosche, John Cusack as Capt. John Gaff, Woody Harrelson as Sgt. William Keck, Elias Koteas as Capt. James 'Bugger' Staros, Nick Nolte as Lt. Col. Gordon Tall, John C. Reilly as Sgt. Maynard Storm, John Travolta as Brig. Gen. David Quintard, Kirk Acevedo as Pvt. Alfredo Tella, Mark Boone Junior as Pvt. Christopher Peale, Matt Doran as Pvt. Howard Coombs, Paul Gleeson as 1st Lt. George "Brass" Band, Don Harvey as Sgt. Paul Becker, Arie Verveen as Pfc. Charlie Dale, Jared Leto as 2nd Lt. William Whyte, John Savage as Sgt. Jack McCron, Nick Stahl as Pfc. Edward Bead, Miranda Otto as Marty Bell, Tim Blake Nelson as Pvt. Brian Tills, Dash Mihok as Pfc. Don Doll, Larry Romano as Pvt. Frank Mazzi, Penelope Allen as Witt's Mother, Danny Hoch as Pvt. Leonardo Carni