When Trumpets Fade

When Trumpets Fade

In the heat of battle not all soldiers can be heroes.

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1998-06-27

Drama, War, TV Movie

Runtime: 95 minutes

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.

Featured Crew

John Kemeny

Producer

John Irvin

Director