

Information
Release DateJune 27, 1998
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased
ProductionHBO, Citadel Entertainment
LanguagesEnglish
6.6
138 votesPopularity1
When Trumpets Fade
"Heroes are born when bullets fly,when earth explodes,when cannons roar...When trumpets fade"
Synopsis
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.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Ron Eldard
Manning

Zak Orth
Warren

Frank Whaley
Medic Chamberlain

Dylan Bruno
Sgt. Talbot

Devon Gummersall
Lonnie