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.

Director

John Irvin

Music

Geoffrey Burgon

Studio

HBO

Released

27 June 1998

Genres

Drama, War, TV Movie