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When Trumpets Fade

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.

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Cast & Crew See All

Ron Eldard
Manning
Zak Orth
Warren
Frank Whaley
Medic Chamberlain

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Awards

  • 1999 - ASC Award - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movies of the Week/Pilot/Mini-Series - nominated
  • 1999 - Golden Reel Award - Best Sound Editing - Television Movies of the Week - Sound Effects & Foley - nominated
  • 1999 - Golden Reel Award - Best Sound Editing - Television Movies of the Week - Dialogue & ADR - nominated
  • 1999 - Silver FIPA - Fiction - winner

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