When Trumpets Fade

1h 35min

Drama

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.

Production Companies

HBO

Citadel Entertainment

Cast

Ron Eldard

Ron Eldard

Manning
Zak Orth

Zak Orth

Warren
Frank Whaley

Frank Whaley

Medic Chamberlain
Dylan Bruno

Dylan Bruno

Sgt. Talbot
Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Captain Zenek
Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan

Captain Pritchett
Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam

Lt. Colonel

Release date

27th Jun 1998

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English