When Trumpets Fade

When Trumpets Fade (1998)

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John Irvin directed this gripping and effective WWII drama set amid the carnage and slaughter of the Hurtgen Forest battle when the Allies moved on toward Germany in the fall of 1944. Private Manning (Ron Eldard) hopes for a Section 8 switch away from the frontline combat, but when he's the only… More

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R, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By
John Irvin
Written By
W.W. Vought
Genres
Drama, Television
In Theaters
Jun 27, 1998 Wide
On DVD
Nov 10, 1998
HBO Video

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  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    This is a gritty, workmanlike WW11, HBO made for TV movie...

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  • Leo L


    Great movie!! Great story plot. Phenomenal cast.

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