The Thin Red Line

Release date: Dec 23, 1998

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.

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Top Cast

Pvt. Robert Witt

Pvt. Jack Bell

Pfc. Don Doll

Sgt. William Keck

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

Capt. John Gaff

Cpl. Geoffrey Fife

Brig. Gen. David Quintard

2nd Lt. William Whyte

Capt. Charles Bosche

Capt. James Staros

Sgt. Maynard Storm

Pvt. Train

Pvt. Alfredo Tella

Pvt. Christopher Peale

Pvt. Howard Coombs

1st Lt. George "Brass" Band

Sgt. Becker

Pfc. Charlie Dale

Pvt. Ash

Marl (uncredited)

Sgt. Jack McCron

Pfc. Edward Bead

Marty Bell

Pvt. Brian Tills

Pvt. Frank Mazzi

Witt's Mother

Pvt. Leonardo Carni

Melanesian Villager

Lt. Col. Billig

Cpl. Thorne

Pvt. Weld

Cpl. Queen

Pvt. Floyd

Cpl. Jenks

2nd Lt. Gore

Pvt. Hoke

Pilot

First Scout

Medic #1

Navy Gunner (uncredited)

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Nisei Interpreter (uncredited)

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Pvt. Alexander (uncredited)

Navy Soldier (uncredited)

Navy Soldier (uncredited)

Private Drake (uncredited)

Pvt. Henry

Sgt Mitchell (uncredited)

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