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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Tagline
Every man fights his own war.
Release date
1998-12-22
Runtime
2h 50m
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Director


  1. Terrence Malick

Writer


  1. Terrence Malick
  2. James Jones

Cast


  1. George Clooney
    Capt. Charles Bosche
  2. Woody Harrelson
    Sgt. William Keck
  3. John Travolta
    Brig. Gen. David Quintard
  4. John C. Reilly
    Sgt. Maynard Storm
  5. John Cusack
    Capt. John Gaff
  6. Jared Leto
    2nd Lt. William Whyte
  7. Tim Blake Nelson
    Pvt. Brian Tills
  8. Nick Nolte
    Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
  9. Sean Penn
    1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
  10. Mark Boone Junior
    Pvt. Christopher Peale
  11. Donal Logue
    Marl (uncredited)
  12. Mickey Rourke
  13. Elias Koteas
    Capt. James Staros
  14. Thomas Jane
    Pvt. Ash
  15. Randall Duk Kim
    Nisei Interpreter (uncredited)
  16. Jim Caviezel
    Pvt. Robert Witt
  17. Dash Mihok
    Pfc. Don Doll
  18. Adrien Brody
    Cpl. Geoffrey Fife
  19. Don Harvey
    Sgt. Paul Becker
  20. Miranda Otto
    Marty Bell
  21. Kick Gurry
    (uncredited)
  22. Danny Hoch
    Pvt. Leonardo Carni
  23. Dan Wyllie
    Medic #1
  24. John Savage
    Sgt. Jack McCron
  25. Nick Stahl
    Pfc. Edward Bead
  26. Kirk Acevedo
    Pvt. Alfredo Tella
  27. Matt Doran
    Pvt. Howard Coombs
  28. Ben Chaplin
    Pvt. Jack Bell
  29. Travis Fine
    Pvt. Weld
  30. Michael McGrady
    Pvt. Floyd
  31. Arie Verveen
    Pfc. Charlie Dale
  32. Felix Williamson
    Private Drake (uncredited)
  33. Larry Romano
    Pvt. Frank Mazzi
  34. Will Wallace
    Pvt. Hoke
  35. Steven Vidler
    2nd Lt. Gore
  36. Simon Westaway
    First Scout
  37. Justin Ward
    Navy Soldier (uncredited)
  38. Darrin Klimek
    (uncredited)
  39. Penelope Allen
    Witt's Mother
  40. Paul Gleeson
    1st Lt. George "Brass" Band
  41. John Dee Smith
    Pvt. Train
  42. Jarrod Dean
    Cpl. Thorne
  43. Simon Billig
    Lt. Col. Billig
  44. Todd Wallace
    Pilot
  45. Benjamin Green
    Melanesian Villager
  46. Dane Moreton
    Pvt. Alexander (uncredited)
  47. David Harrod
    Cpl. Queen
  48. Randall Craig
    Navy Gunner (uncredited)
  49. Ray Samuelson
    Navy Soldier (uncredited)
  50. Stephen Spacek
    Cpl. Jenks

Composer


  1. Hans Zimmer

Producer


  1. Grant Hill
  2. George Stevens Jr.
  3. John Roberdeau
  4. Robert Michael Geisler
  5. Sheila Davis Lawrence

Director of Photography


  1. John Toll

Editor


  1. Billy Weber
  2. Leslie Jones
  3. Saar Klein