The Thin Red Line
1998 · 2h 51m · Drama, History, War
Terrence Malick's poetic meditation on war and mortality is a masterpiece that demands your attention—this is essential cinema that transforms the war film genre into something profound and philosophical. If you're in the mood for a challenging, beautifully shot film that lingers in your mind long after it ends, absolutely watch it tonight.
Plot
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.
Director: Terrence Malick
Cast: Jim Caviezel, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn, Ben Chaplin, Elias Koteas
