The Thin Red Line is a 1998 American epic war film written and directed by Terrence Malick. It is the second film adaptation of the 1962 novel by James Jones, following the 1964 film.

The Thin Red Line: Directed by Terrence Malick. With Kirk Acevedo, Penelope Allen, Benjamin Green, Simon Billig. Adaptation of James Jones' autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the second World War.

One morning an American naval ship appears, and the two soldiers are taken into custody. One of them, Private Witt (Jim Caviezel), talks to his sergeant, Welsh (Sean Penn), who tells him that his carefree attitude will not help the Army's efforts to stop the Imperial Japanese Army's advance towards Australia.

Oct 30, 2023 · It’s unclear how – or why – Witt found himself here, but when American soldiers apprehend him and he finds himself being interrogated by a certain Sergeant Welsh (played by Sean Penn), it is revealed Witt deserted the Army to …

A powerful, star studded cast explodes into action, in this hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II.

A historian explains how The Thin Red Line accurately portrays the U.S. Army's role during one key World War II battle.

Dec 23, 1998 · Released in 1998, it focuses on the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II, exploring the psychological toll of combat on soldiers. The ensemble cast includes Sean Penn, Adrien Brody, and Nick Nolte, among others, and delves into themes of survival, fear, and the impact of war on human nature.

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.

In 1942, Private Witt (Jim Caviezel) is a U.S. Army absconder living peacefully with the locals of a small South Pacific island. Discovered by his commanding officer, Sgt. Welsh (Sean Penn), Witt is forced to resume his active duty training for the Battle of Guadalcanal.