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When Trumpets Fade is a 1998 HBO television movie directed by John Irvin and starring Ron Eldard, Frank Whaley, Zak Orth, and Dylan Bruno. First released on June 27, 1998, the film is set in World War II during the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest.
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1998 · 1h 35m · Drama · War · TV Movie
TMDB 6.6/10 (150 votes)
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.
Directed by John Irvin
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John IrvinDirector
Ron Eldardas Manning
Zak Orthas Warren
Frank Whaleyas Medic Chamberlain
Dylan Brunoas Sgt. Talbot
Devon Gummersallas Lonnie
Dan Futtermanas Despin
Dwight Yoakamas Lt. Colonel
Timothy Olyphantas Lt. Lukas
Steven Petrarcaas Baxter
Jeffrey Donovanas Bobby