When Trumpets Fade
“Heroes are born when bullets fly,when earth explodes,when cannons roar...When trumpets fade”
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.
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About When Trumpets Fade
When Trumpets Fade is a 1998 English-language drama, war and tv movie film directed by John Irvin. The cast is led by Ron Eldard, Zak Orth, Frank Whaley. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
When Trumpets Fade was produced by HBO and Citadel Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on June 27, 1998, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- John Irvin
- Release date
- June 27, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- HBO, Citadel Entertainment
When Trumpets Fade cast & crew
When Trumpets Fade was directed by John Irvin.
The cast features Ron Eldard as Manning, Zak Orth as Warren, Frank Whaley as Medic Chamberlain, Dylan Bruno as Sgt. Talbot, Devon Gummersall as Lonnie, and Dan Futterman as Despin.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Thomas Burstyn and it was produced by John Kemeny.
Is When Trumpets Fade worth watching?
When Trumpets Fade holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 146 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, war, and tv movie, When Trumpets Fade is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of When Trumpets Fade
Ron Eldard
Manning
Zak Orth
Warren
Frank Whaley
Medic Chamberlain
Dylan Bruno
Sgt. Talbot
Devon Gummersall
Lonnie
Dan Futterman
Despin
Bobby Cannavale
Captain Zenek
Martin Donovan
Captain Pritchett
Dwight Yoakam
Lt. Colonel
Timothy Olyphant
Lt. Lukas
Steven Petrarca
Baxter
Jeffrey Donovan
Bobby
When Trumpets Fade — FAQs
▸Where can I watch When Trumpets Fade in United States?
When Trumpets Fade is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is When Trumpets Fade on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — When Trumpets Fade is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is When Trumpets Fade in?
When Trumpets Fade is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is When Trumpets Fade?
When Trumpets Fade runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is When Trumpets Fade rated?
When Trumpets Fade is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 146 ratings.
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