
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.

Pvt. Robert Witt

Lt. Col. Gordon Tall

1st Sgt. Edward Welsh

Pvt. Jack Bell

Capt. James Staros

Capt. John Gaff

Pfc. Don Doll

Sgt. Maynard Storm

Sgt. William Keck
This is a captivating and stunningly photographed depiction of the horrors of jungle warfare. Jim Caviezel is "Witt" - apprehended from some unofficial leave by his Sergeant "Welsh" (Sean Penn) and is interned aboard a troop ship pending court-martial. All of that due process is soon abandoned as their squad is assigned to take an important hill position from an entrenched Japanese force on Guadalcanal. It is a very untypical film, this - whilst there is certainly plenty of action, pyrotechnics, bullets (and limbs) flying all round, this is a much more cerebral look at the impact of war. The c...
Status Released
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$52,000,000.00
Revenue $98,126,565.00