When Trumpets Fade

1998Rated6.61h 35mDrama, War, TV Movie

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.

Starring: Ron Eldard, Zak Orth, Frank Whaley

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Cast

  • Ron EldardManning
  • Zak OrthWarren
  • Frank WhaleyMedic Chamberlain
  • Dylan BrunoSgt. Talbot
  • Devon GummersallLonnie
  • Dan FuttermanDespin
  • Bobby CannavaleCaptain Zenek
  • Martin DonovanCaptain Pritchett
  • Dwight YoakamLt. Colonel
  • Timothy OlyphantLt. Lukas

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