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The Red Badge of Courage

  • NR
  • 1951
  • 1h 9m
  • War
  • 6.4

Stephen Crane's Great American Story of the Civil War

Henry Fleming is a young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During his unit's first engagement, Henry flees the battlefield in fear. When he learns that the Union actually won the battle, shame over his cowardice leads him to lie to his friend Tom and the other soldiers, saying that he had been injured in battle. However, when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge against the enemy, Henry takes the opportunity to face his fears and redeem himself.

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Storyline

Henry Fleming is a young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During his unit's first engagement, Henry flees the battlefield in fear. When he learns that the Union actually won the battle, shame over his cowardice leads him to lie to his friend Tom and the other soldiers, saying that he had been injured in battle. However, when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge against the enemy, Henry takes the opportunity to face his fears and redeem himself.

Cast

Audie MurphyThe Youth
Bill MauldinThe Loud Soldier
Douglas DickThe Lieutenant
Royal DanoThe Tattered Man
John DierkesJim Conklin - the Tall Soldier
Arthur HunnicuttBill Porter
Tim DurantThe General
Andy DevineThe Cheery Soldier
Robert EastonThompson
William PhippsOfficer (uncredited)
William SchallertUnion Soldier (uncredited)
John HustonGrizzled Union Veteran (uncredited)
Don AndersonSoldier (uncredited)
Smith BallewUnion Captain (uncredited)
Albert BandUnion Soldier Fording River (uncredited)
Gregg BartonSoldier (uncredited)

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