Movie

The Red Badge of Courage

★ 6.5/10 · 71 votes 1951 1h 9m Released

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.

Cast

Audie Murphy The Youth Bill Mauldin The Loud Soldier Douglas Dick The Lieutenant Royal Dano The Tattered Man John Dierkes Jim Conklin - the Tall Sol Arthur Hunnicutt Bill Porter