Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: December 23, 1998
Runtime: 171 minutes
Genres: Drama, History, War
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.5/10 (3071 votes)
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Cast
Sean Penn
1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Jim Caviezel
Pvt. Robert Witt
Nick Nolte
Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
Adrien Brody
Cpl. Geoffrey Fife
George Clooney
Capt. Charles Bosche
John Cusack
Capt. John Gaff
Woody Harrelson
Sgt. William Keck
Jared Leto
2nd Lt. William Whyte
John Travolta
Brig. Gen. David Quintard
John C. Reilly
Sgt. Maynard Storm
John Savage
Sgt. Jack McCron
Ben Chaplin
Pvt. Jack Bell
Elias Koteas
Capt. James Staros
Dash Mihok
Pfc. Don Doll
Miranda Otto
Marty Bell
Arie Verveen
Pfc. Charlie Dale
Kirk Acevedo
Pvt. Alfredo Tella
Thomas Jane
Pvt. Ash
Tim Blake Nelson
Pvt. Brian Tills
Nick Stahl
Pfc. Edward Bead
Mark Boone Junior
Pvt. Christopher Peale
Matt Doran
Pvt. Howard Coombs
Paul Gleeson
1st Lt. George "Brass" Band
Don Harvey
Sgt. Paul Becker
Donal Logue
Marl (uncredited)
Larry Romano
Pvt. Frank Mazzi
Penelope Allen
Witt's Mother
Danny Hoch
Pvt. Leonardo Carni
Travis Fine
Pvt. Weld
Don Harvey
Sgt. Becker
Michael McGrady
Pvt. Floyd
Stephen Spacek
Cpl. Jenks
Steven Vidler
2nd Lt. Gore
Will Wallace
Pvt. Hoke
Simon Westaway
First Scout
Dan Wyllie
Medic #1
Kick Gurry
(uncredited)
Randall Duk Kim
Nisei Interpreter (uncredited)
Darrin Klimek
(uncredited)
Felix Williamson
Private Drake (uncredited)
Sam Arnold
Sgt Mitchell (uncredited)