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The Red Badge of Courage
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The Red Badge of Courage

1951-09-27 · 69 min · ★ 6.4

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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Directors
John Huston
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,640,000

Top Cast

Audie MurphyAudie MurphyThe Youth
Bill MauldinBill MauldinThe Loud Soldier
Douglas DickDouglas DickThe Lieutenant
Royal DanoRoyal DanoThe Tattered Man
John DierkesJohn DierkesJim Conklin - the Tall Soldier
Arthur HunnicuttArthur HunnicuttBill Porter
Tim DurantTim DurantThe General
Andy DevineAndy DevineThe Cheery Soldier
Robert EastonRobert EastonThompson
William PhippsWilliam PhippsOfficer (uncredited)
William SchallertWilliam SchallertUnion Soldier (uncredited)
John HustonJohn HustonGrizzled Union Veteran (uncredited)
Don AndersonDon AndersonSoldier (uncredited)
Smith BallewSmith BallewUnion Captain (uncredited)
Albert BandAlbert BandUnion Soldier Fording River (uncredited)
Gregg BartonGregg BartonSoldier (uncredited)
Whit BissellWhit BissellWounded Officer (uncredited)
Robert BoardSoldier (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgWounded Soldier (uncredited)
Edwin BreenConfederate Flag Bearer (uncredited)

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