The Thin Red Line
2 hr 50 min · 80/100
Showing at 1 theater in Santa Ana
Available theaters
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The Frida Cinema
305 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, Santa Ana, CA
About The Thin Red Line
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. As Witt and his unit land on the island, and the American troops mount an assault on entrenched Japanese positions, the story explores their various fates and attitudes towards life-or-death situations.
Cast & Crew
Terrence Malick, Sean Penn, Adrien Brody, Jim Caviezel, Ben Chaplin, George Clooney, John Cusack, Woody Harrelson, Elias Koteas, Jared Leto, Dash Mihok, Tim Blake Nelson, Nick Nolte, John C. Reilly, Larry Romano
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Thin Red Line?
The Thin Red Line is 2 hr 50 min long.
Who directed The Thin Red Line?
Terrence Malick
Who is Sgt. Welsh in The Thin Red Line?
Sean Penn plays Sgt. Welsh in the film.
What is The Thin Red Line about?
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. As Witt and his unit land on the island, and the American troops mount an assault on entrenched Japanese positions, the story explores their various fates and attitudes towards life-or-death situations.