When Trumpets Fade
“Heroes are born when bullets fly,when earth explodes,when cannons roar...When trumpets fade”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Video
Festival / Special Debut
June 27, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 6, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- W.W. Vought
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Original Title
- When Trumpets Fade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- HBO, Citadel Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
W.W. Vought
Geoffrey Burgon
Thomas Burstyn
Ian Crafford
John Kemeny
Department Leadership Roster
John Irvin
Director
Ian Crafford
Editor
Thomas Burstyn
Director of Photography
László Rajk
Production Design
John Kemeny
Producer
György Homonnay
Costume Design
Béla Unger
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is When Trumpets Fade about?
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.
Who directed When Trumpets Fade?
When Trumpets Fade was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in When Trumpets Fade?
The principal cast of When Trumpets Fade includes Ron Eldard, Zak Orth, Frank Whaley, Dylan Bruno, Devon Gummersall.
When was When Trumpets Fade released and how long is it?
When Trumpets Fade was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for When Trumpets Fade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Trumpets Fade was composed by Geoffrey Burgon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When Trumpets Fade?
When Trumpets Fade holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).