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In the heat of battle not all soldiers can be heroes. - When Trumpets Fade
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Title: When Trumpets Fade

Release Date: 27 Jun 1998

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Drama, War, TV Movie

Director: HBO, Citadel Entertainment

Production Companies: HBO, Citadel Entertainment

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.

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Average Vote: 6.6 (133 votes)

Cast

  • Manning: Ron Eldard
  • Warren: Zak Orth
  • Medic Chamberlain: Frank Whaley
  • Sgt. Talbot: Dylan Bruno
  • Lonnie: Devon Gummersall
  • Despin: Dan Futterman
  • Captain Zenek: Bobby Cannavale
  • Captain Pritchett: Martin Donovan
  • Lt. Colonel: Dwight Yoakam
  • Lt. Lukas: Timothy Olyphant
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