Capt. James Staros — The Thin Red Line Character Profile

About Capt. James Staros

Commands C Company during the Guadalcanal campaign. Refuses Tall's order for a frontal assault, viewing it as a suicide mission. Consequently, he is relieved of command and directed to join the JAG Corps.

Character Facts

Played by

Elias Koteas

Appears in

The Thin Red Line (1998)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Capt. James Staros — Professional Direct Superior — Lt. Col. Gordon Tall (Nick Nolte)

  Tall holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and directly commands Captain Staros's company during the Guadalcanal campaign.

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