When Trumpets Fade(1998)
“Heroes are born when bullets fly,when earth explodes,when cannons roar...When trumpets fade”
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
Studio
HBO
Cast
Ron Eldard
as Manning
Zak Orth
as Warren
Frank Whaley
as Medic Chamberlain
Dylan Bruno
as Sgt. Talbot
Devon Gummersall
as Lonnie
Dan Futterman
as Despin
Bobby Cannavale
as Captain Zenek
Martin Donovan
as Captain Pritchett
Dwight Yoakam
as Lt. Colonel
Timothy Olyphant
as Lt. Lukas
Steven Petrarca
as Baxter
Jeffrey Donovan
as Bobby
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
HBO • Citadel Entertainment
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What is When Trumpets Fade about?▼
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.
Who directed When Trumpets Fade?▼
When Trumpets Fade was directed by John Irvin and released in 1998. It is a drama, war, tv movie film.
How long is When Trumpets Fade?▼
When Trumpets Fade has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in When Trumpets Fade?▼
The cast of When Trumpets Fade includes Ron Eldard as Manning, Zak Orth as Warren, Frank Whaley as Medic Chamberlain, Dylan Bruno as Sgt. Talbot, Devon Gummersall as Lonnie and more.
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