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The Thin Red Line

19982h 51mDrama · History · War
directed by Terrence Malick

“Every man fights his own war.”

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Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jim Caviezel·Pvt. Robert Witt
Nick Nolte·Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
Sean Penn·1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Ben Chaplin·Pvt. Jack Bell
Elias Koteas·Capt. James Staros
John Cusack·Capt. John Gaff
Dash Mihok·Pfc. Don Doll
John C. Reilly·Sgt. Maynard Storm
Woody Harrelson·Sgt. William Keck
Miranda Otto·Marty Bell

Average shot length

8s per shot

Terrence Malick's career average is 6.6s across 9 measured films —see the full picture.