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When Trumpets Fade (1998) Reviews

When Trumpets Fade (1998)
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John Irvin directed this gripping and effective WWII drama set amid the carnage and slaughter of the Hurtgen Forest battle when the Allies moved on toward Germany in the fall of 1944. Private Manning (Ron Eldard) hopes for a Section 8 switch away from the frontline combat, but when he's the only survivor of his platoon, Captain Pritchett (Martin Donovan) is so impressed he upgrades Manning to sergeant. This irritates Sgt. Talbot (Dylan Bruno) who views Manning as a coward. Manning is put in charge of a group of awkward recruits, including the clumsy Sanderson (Zak Orth), as the Allies prepare to take a key location, a well-defended bridge. Shown at the 1998 Seattle Film Festival, this television production had its HBO premiere on June 27, 1998. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Starring:
Ron Eldard, Zak Orth, (more)
Director(s):
John Irvin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Matthew F.

This movie is what one might refer to as a "diamond in the rough". I look for these types of films and rarely find them. The acting is excellent from totally unknown actors. The action sequences are more believable than some of the "big budget" war movies. The atmosphere in this movie is awesome. You are afraid for these men and you can't help but find yourself rooting for them.

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Paul M.

I, as the others have said... Great movie about a battle that no one ever talks about BUT is worth remembering! Good acting... gooed story line!

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Edwin B.

Makes it into my top 10 list of war movies. Better than many of them. Great acting and story in a little known movie.

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Matthew J.

I liked the different type of spin on the movie, with the rookie's and all. I thought the acting was great, and the plot was good. Subplots were great, I really enjoyed the movie, it is kind of a standard type of war plot, so they lose out in originality, but definitely worth watching.

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Tom D.

Nice to hear of other stories from the WWII saga that we haven't heard about before.

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Jean S.

An excellent look at one of the lesser- known battle actions of WWII.

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John C.

Good war movie, well done with typical steps by the commanders and predictable responses by the soldiers. Worth the time spent to watch.

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Ralph K.

At first I was apprehensive about this movie,( unknown actors, at least to me, HBO low budget production, no revues by critics), to my surprise it turned out to be a pretty good and well done war movie.

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John G.

A very predictable low budget war movie..After seing the likes of Band of Brothers etc. from HBO,this was a suprise. Very dry type amaturish acting,did not lend to the overall production.

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Ken G.

A surprisingly good movie, along the lines of "Band of Brothers," without, of course the Hanks-Spielberg costs and effects, etc. But all in all, pretty decent.

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    Matthew F.

    This movie is what one might refer to as a "diamond in the rough". I look for these types of films and rarely find them. The acting is excellent from totally unknown actors. The action sequences are more believable than some of the "big budget" war movies. The atmosphere in this movie is awesome. You are afraid for these men and you can't help but find yourself rooting for them.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Paul M.

    I, as the others have said... Great movie about a battle that no one ever talks about BUT is worth remembering! Good acting... gooed story line!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Edwin B.

    Makes it into my top 10 list of war movies. Better than many of them. Great acting and story in a little known movie.

    Yes   |   No

     
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