When Trumpets Fade
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- 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.
When Trumpets Fade is a 1998 war drama TV movie set during World War II in Western Germany. The film follows Private David Manning as he grapples with trauma after a devastating platoon loss, only to be promoted to sergeant and tasked with leading inexperienced soldiers into battle. Now available to watch, it offers a grounded portrayal of combat and psychological strain during wartime.
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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
Steven PetrarcaBaxter
Jeffrey DonovanBobby
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When was When Trumpets Fade released?
The film premiered on June 27, 1998 as a TV movie.
What is the plot about?
The story follows Private David Manning in WWII Western Germany who, after his entire platoon is killed, requests discharge on mental health grounds. Instead, he is promoted to sergeant and assigned to lead a new group of young soldiers.
Is this a theatrical film or TV movie?
When Trumpets Fade is a TV movie, not a theatrical release.
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