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Directed by:
Terrence Malick

Writing credits:
James Jones & Terrence Malick

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A powerful frontline cast (including Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Woody Harrelson and George Clooney) explodes into action in this hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II.

Nominated for seven Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Director (Terrence Malick), The Thin Red Line is an unparalleled cinematic masterpiece that Gene Siskel called "brilliant a terrific achievement the finest contemporary war film!"

"Stunning. Full of Poetic Grandeur. Sean Penn and Nick Nolte are superb."
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Sean Penn ....  1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Adrien Brody ....  Cpl. Fife
James Caviezel ....  Pvt. Witt (as Jim Caviezel)
Ben Chaplin ....  Pvt. Jack Bell
George Clooney ....  Capt. Charles Bosche
John Cusack ....  Capt. John Gaff
Woody Harrelson ....  Sgt. Keck
Elias Koteas ....  Capt. James 'Bugger' Staros
Jared Leto ....  2nd Lt. Whyte
Dash Mihok ....  Pfc. Doll
Tim Blake Nelson ....  Pvt. Tills
Nick Nolte ....  Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
John C. Reilly ....  Sgt. Storm
Larry Romano ....  Pvt. Mazzi
John Savage ....  Sgt. McCron