When Trumpets Fade
Jun 27 1998
•2h 35m
•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.
Cast
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Ron Eldard
Manning
Zak Orth
Warren
Frank Whaley
Medic Chamberlain
Dylan Bruno
Sgt. Talbot
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