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The Thin Red Line
A haunting, meditative immersion into the terror and beauty of combat, where whispered introspection and lush imagery linger long after the guns fall silent.
About 1998 film by Terrence Malick
Genres drama, war
Directed by Terrence Malick
Written by Terrence Malick
Starring George Clooney, John Travolta, Sean Penn, Jared Leto, Woody Harrelson, Adrien Brody, Nick Nolte, John Cusack
Music Hans Zimmer
Runtime 170 min
Country United States
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