When Trumpets Fade

– In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow s..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
1998
When Trumpets Fade (1998)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

When Trumpets Fade (1998) - Trailer

Release Date:

27 Jun 1998

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

John Irvin

Writer:

W.W. Vought

Main Actors:

Ron Eldard, Zak Orth, Frank Whaley, Dylan Bruno

Plot:

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.

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations.

Production:

HBO Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10