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When Trumpets Fade
“Heroes are born when bullets fly,when earth explodes,when cannons roar...When trumpets fade”
6.6 / 10• 1998• 1h 35m•R• English
DramaWarTV Movie
Storyline
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 & Crew
Ron Eldard
Manning
Lead
Zak Orth
Warren
Frank Whaley
Medic Chamberlain
Dylan Bruno
Sgt. Talbot
Devon Gummersall
Lonnie
Dan Futterman
Despin
Bobby Cannavale
Captain Zenek
Martin Donovan
Captain Pritchett
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Irvin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. When Trumpets Fade is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
