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.
Main Cast of The Thin Red Line
Sean Penn
1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Sean Justin Penn (born August 17, 1960) is an American actor and film director. He has won two Academy Awards, for...
Jim Caviezel
Pvt. Robert Witt
James Patrick Caviezel Jr. (born September 26, 1968) is an American actor, known for his starring role as John Reese...
Adrien Brody
Cpl. Geoffrey Fife
Adrien Nicholas Brody (born April 14, 1973) is an American actor and producer. He received widespread recognition...
Ben Chaplin
Pvt. Jack Bell
Chaplin was born in Windsor, Berkshire, England, the son of Cynthia, a teacher, and Peter Greenwood CBE, a civil...
Elias Koteas
Capt. James Staros
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Secondary Cast of The Thin Red Line
John Dee Smith
Pvt. Train
Benjamin Green
Melanesian Villager
Simon Billig
Lt. Col. Billig
Jarrod Dean
Cpl. Thorne
David Harrod
Cpl. Queen
Todd Wallace
Pilot
Simon Westaway
First Scout
Randall Craig
Navy Gunner (uncredited)
Dane Moreton
Pvt. Alexander (uncredited)
Ray Samuelson
Navy Soldier (uncredited)
Justin Ward
Navy Soldier (uncredited)
Crew of The Thin Red Line
Full backstage crew list →- Released on December 25, 1998