Every man fights his own war.
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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Character
Earnest, contemplative, grave and prestige.
- earnestironic
- contemplativerelentless
- gravecomic
- unpretentiousprestige
- cooloverwhelming
Who loves it, who doesn't
35 profiled raters. Loved most by The Prestige Hunters; disliked most by The Comfort Seekers.
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Cast
- Jim CaviezelPvt. Robert Witt
- Nick NolteLt. Col. Gordon Tall
- Sean Penn1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
- Ben ChaplinPvt. Jack Bell
- Elias KoteasCapt. James Staros
- John CusackCapt. John Gaff
- Dash MihokPfc. Don Doll
- John C. ReillySgt. Maynard Storm
- Woody HarrelsonSgt. William Keck
- Miranda OttoMarty Bell
Crew
- Terrence MalickDirector
- Terrence MalickScreenplay
- James JonesNovel
- John TollDirector of Photography
- Hans ZimmerOriginal Music Composer
- Leslie JonesEditor
- Saar KleinEditor
- Billy WeberEditor
- Robert Michael GeislerProducer
- Grant HillProducer
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Pairings
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The Deer Hunter 197868% alikeBoth earnest, grave, contemplative.- To Pimp a Butterfly 201566% alikeAlbum · Both earnest, grave, overwhelming; this one is more relentless.
Beloved 198764% alikeBook · Both earnest, grave, contemplative; this one is more intimate.
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