How long is The Thin Red Line?

The Thin Red Line is 2 hr 50 min long.

Who is Sgt. Welsh in The Thin Red Line?

Sean Penn plays Sgt. Welsh in the film.

The Thin Red Line

Name: The Thin Red Line
Duration: 170
Rating: 80

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.

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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.