The Red Badge of Courage

The Red Badge of Courage

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1951-03-16

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

69 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (2905 Reviews)

Director:

John Huston

Genres:

DramaWar

Cast:

Writer:

Stephen Crane (novel)

John Huston (screenplay)

Albert Band (adaptation)

Fullplot:

Plot centers around how a young recruit (Audie Murphy) faces the horrors of war. Character vascilates between wanting to fight and doubting his own courage. In midst of first bloody encounter, Youth runs away. After seeing dead and wounded, sense of shame leads him back to his unit, where he distinguishes himself in the next battle. Having overcome his fear of "the great Death" he knows e can face whatever comes. Somewhat sentimental "coming of age" tale was pet project of John Huston, who fought MGM over casting of Murphy and Bill Mauldin in lead roles.

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