When Trumpets Fade (1998)

1998 · 95 min · Drama, War, TV Movie

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.

Directed by John Irvin. Starring Ron Eldard, Zak Orth, Frank Whaley, Dylan Bruno and Devon Gummersall.

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