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When Trumpets Fade

When Trumpets Fade (1998)

1h 35m | PG-13

⭐ 6.6 / 10

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

Genre: Drama, War, TV Movie

Video: 720p

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Cast

Ron Eldard

Ron Eldard

as Manning

Zak Orth

Zak Orth

as Warren

Frank Whaley

Frank Whaley

as Medic Chamberlain

Dylan Bruno

Dylan Bruno

as Sgt. Talbot

Devon Gummersall

Devon Gummersall

as Lonnie

Dan Futterman

Dan Futterman

as Despin