When Trumpets Fade
Year: 1998
Rating: 7.1
Genres:
ActionDramaWar
The Lists:
War Action Films War Films About World War II
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.
Directors: John Irvin
Studio: HBO
Writers: W.W. Vought
