When Trumpets Fade

Film - 1998 - Action & Adventure, Drama, War & Military

The story

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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IMDb 7 out of 10

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Film · 1998 · Action & Adventure · Drama · War & Military

When Trumpets Fade

76% match1h 35m
HBO Max
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The story

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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IMDb
7 / 10
9k votes
3.23 / 5
3k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, War & Military
Runtime1h 35m
Release1998-06-27
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