When Trumpets Fade (1998)

When Trumpets Fade (1998)

In the heat of battle not all soldiers can be heroes. 1998-06-27 United States of America 95 Min. PG-13
6.6 128 votes

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.

Cast

Ron Eldard is Manning
Manning
Zak Orth is Warren
Warren
Frank Whaley is Medic Chamberlain
Medic Chamberlain
Dylan Bruno is Sgt. Talbot
Sgt. Talbot
Bobby Cannavale is Captain Zenek
Captain Zenek
Martin Donovan is Captain Pritchett
Captain Pritchett
Dwight Yoakam is Lt. Colonel
Lt. Colonel
Timothy Olyphant is Lt. Lukas