When Trumpets Fade (1998)

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Released:
1998-06-27

Overview:
In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow soldier and searches for survivors from his platoon, only to learn from commanding officer Captain Pritchett that they have all been killed in action. Despite requesting a discharge on the grounds of mental disability, Manning is promoted to sergeant and assigned to lead a new platoon of young inductees.

Director:
John Irvin

Runtime:
1h 35min

Genre:
Drama, War, TV Movie

  • Cast:
  • Ron Eldard
    as
    Manning
  • Zak Orth
    as
    Warren
  • Frank Whaley
    as
    Medic Chamberlain
  • Dylan Bruno
    as
    Sgt. Talbot
  • Devon Gummersall
    as
    Lonnie