The Thin Red Line
The Thin Red Line (1998)
“Every man fights his own war.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Jim Caviezel
Jim Caviezel
as Pvt. Robert Witt
Nick Nolte
Nick Nolte
as Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
Sean Penn
Sean Penn
as 1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Ben Chaplin
Ben Chaplin
as Pvt. Jack Bell
Elias Koteas
Elias Koteas
as Capt. James Staros
John Cusack
John Cusack
as Capt. John Gaff
Dash Mihok
Dash Mihok
as Pfc. Don Doll
John C. Reilly
John C. Reilly
as Sgt. Maynard Storm
Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
as Sgt. William Keck
Miranda Otto
Miranda Otto
as Marty Bell
Arie Verveen
Arie Verveen
as Pfc. Charlie Dale
Kirk Acevedo
Kirk Acevedo
as Pvt. Alfredo TellaCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 171 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.