Feature film — 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.
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HBO / Citadel Entertainment
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Director: John Irvin
On screen
Cast & crew
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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