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When Trumpets Fade (1998)

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 EldardZak Orth, (more)
Director(s):
John Irvin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of When Trumpets Fade

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

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
92 mins

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Director(s):
John Irvin
Writer(s):
W.W. Vought
Producer(s):
John Kemeny
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Adult Situations, Violence)
Categories:
War
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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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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