When Trumpets Fade (1998)
Drama · War · TV Movie
Overview
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
- Ron Eldard as Manning
- Zak Orth as Warren
- Frank Whaley as Medic Chamberlain
- Dylan Bruno as Sgt. Talbot
- Devon Gummersall as Lonnie
- Dan Futterman as Despin
- Bobby Cannavale as Captain Zenek
- Martin Donovan as Captain Pritchett
- Dwight Yoakam as Lt. Colonel
- Timothy Olyphant as Lt. Lukas