When Trumpets Fade (1998)

6.6/10 95 min Drama War TV Movie

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

Manning

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

Dwight Yoakam

Lt. Colonel

Timothy Olyphant

Lt. Lukas

Steven Petrarca

Baxter

Jeffrey Donovan

Bobby

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