When Trumpets Fade

IMDb 6.6 1998 • 95 min • DramaWarTV Movie

Director

John Irvin

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Ron Eldard
Ron Eldard Manning
Zak Orth
Zak Orth Warren
Frank Whaley
Frank Whaley Medic Chamberlain
Dylan Bruno
Dylan Bruno Sgt. Talbot
Devon Gummersall
Devon Gummersall Lonnie