When Trumpets Fade Full Movie 1998, Description Summary, Review

“When Trumpets Fade Movie” is about war and was released as a TV movie in 1998.  The film is set during the Battle of Hürtgen Forest in World War II, focusing on the experiences of a young American soldier named Manning, played by Ron Eldard. Manning finds himself caught in the brutal and chaotic reality of war as he struggles to survive amidst the carnage and destruction. The film explores themes of courage, survival, and the psychological toll of combat.

When Trumpets Fade Movie Details

• Release date: June 27, 1998
• Original Language: English
• Filming Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Country: United States
• Genre: Action, Drama
• Running Time: 92 Minutes
• Also known as Hurtgen

When Trumpets Fade Movie Summary

“When Trumpets Fade Movie” specifically focuses on the Battle of Hürtgen Forest. The story revolves around David Manning, a young and inexperienced soldier who finds himself thrust into the horrors of combat. As the battle rages on, Manning must navigate through the chaos, danger, and moral ambiguity of war while grappling with his inner demons.

When Trumpets Fade Movie Production

Producer:  John Kemeny

• Born: April 17, 1925, Budapest, Hungary
• Age: 87 Years
• Died: November 23, 2012, Sedona, AZ
• Occupation: Producer, director, editor
• Spouse: Margaret Kemeny (m. ?–2012)

John Kemeny was a Hungarian-Canadian film producer whom the Toronto Star called “the forgotten giant of Canadian film history and…the most successful producer in Canadian history. He directed more than 100 films. ” His production credits include The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, Atlantic City, and Quest for Fire. John Kemeny was born on 17 April 1925, in Budapest, Hungary. He was a producer and editor, known for The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (1969), Quest for Fire (1981) and The Gate (1987). He was married to Margaret. He died on 23 November 23, 2012 in Sedona, Arizona, USA.

Director: John Irvin

• Age: 84 years
• Born: 7 May 1940
• Newcastle upon Tyne, England
• Occupation : Film Director
• Books: Shiner (2002)

John Irvin is a British director who has made more than thirty motion pictures in his career so far. Hebegans his career by directing a number of documentaries and television works, including the BBC Adaption.

Production: HBO productions

• Founder: Charles Dolan
• Parent organizations: Warner Bros. Discovery, Home Box Office Inc., Home Box Office, Inc.
• Founded: November 8, 1972, New York, NY
• Headquarters: New York, NY
• Former names: Sterling Cable Network (proposed; 1972)

Home Box Office is an American pay television network, which is the flagship property of namesake parent-subsidiary Home Box Office, Inc., itself a unit owned by Warner Bros.

When Trumpets Fade Movie Cast

These are some of the key actors in the film, but there are other supporting cast members as well.

Bobby Cannavale as Captain Thomas Zenek, the new commander of C Company.

• Age: 54 years
• Born: 1970, Union City, NJ
• Spouse: Jenny Lumet (m. 1994–2003)
• Children: Jake Cannavale
• Partner: Rose Byrne (2012–)
• Parents: Sal Cannavale, Isabel Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale is an American actor. His breakthrough came with the leading role as FDNY Paramedic Roberto “Bobby” Caffey in the NBC series Third Watch, which he played from 1999 to 2001.

Ron Eldard as Private David Manning

• Born: 1965 (age 59 years), Long Island, NY
• Height: 5′ 10″
• Education: State University of New York, Purchase (BFA)

Eldard was born on Long Island, New York. He is the sixth of seven Children, and has four sisters and two brothers. He is of Irish and Scottish descent.^[1] Eldard’s mother died in a car accident when he was a child, and Eldard and his siblings were sent to live with various family members. He attended grade school in Utah while living with his aunt and uncle.

Zak Orth as Private Warren “Ski” Slizowski

• Born: 1970 (age 53 years), Libertyville, IL
• Spouse: Heidi Neurauter (m. ?–2008)
• Parents: Jane Orth, Robert Orth

Adam Zachary Orth is an American actor. He is known for his roles in Wet Hot American Summer, The Baxter, Melinda and Melinda, In and Out, Music and Lyrics, and NYC 22. He also starred in the NBC television drama Revolution as Aaron.

Steven Petrarca as Corporal Dorn

Steven Petrarca is known for The Ring Two (2005), Threat Matrix (2003) and Will & Grace (1998).

Dylan Bruno as Corporal Howard “Hoobler” Rogers

Martin Donovan as Lieutenant Colonel George Rickman

• Born: 1957 (age 66 years), Reseda, Los Angeles, CA
• Spouse: Vivian Lanko (m. 1984)
• Height: 6′ 1″
• Children: Micah Donovan, Austin Donovan
• Parents: Agnes Mar0y Regan, Gayne Paul Smith
• Movies: Trust (1990), Simple amn (1992), insomina(2002)

Martin Donovan is an American actor. He has had a long collaboration with director Hal Hartley, appearing in many of his films, such as Trust, Surviving Desire, Simple Men, Amateur, Flirt, and The Book of Life, starring as Jesus Christ in the latter. Donovan also played Peter Scottson on Showtime’s cable series Weeds

Timothy Olyphant as Lieutenant Terrence Lukas

• Born: 1968 (age 55 years), Honolulu, HI
• Spouse: Alexis Knief (m. 1991)
• Children: Vivian Olyphant, Henry Olyphant, Grace Olyphant
• Parents: John Vernon Bevan Olyphant, Katherine Olyphant
• Siblings: Matt Olyphant

Timothy David Olyphant is an American actor. He made his acting debut in an off-Broadway theater in 1995, in The Monogamist, and won the Theatre World Award for his performance, and then originated David Sedaris’ The Santaland Diaries in 1996.

Dan Futterman as Sergeant Talbot

• Born: 1967 (age 56 years), Silver Spring, MD
• Spouse: Anya Epstein (m. 2000)
• Children: Sylvie Futterman, Eve Futterman
• Parents: Stanley Futterman, Linda Futterman

Daniel Paul Futterman is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer. Futterman wrote the screenplay for the film Capote, for which he received an Academy Award nomination, an Independent Spirit, Boston Society of Film Critics, and Los Angeles Film Critics Association awards.

When Trumpets Fade Movie Review

One man who understood how to survive, and his ruthless enforcement of these survival instincts, was very impressive. It shows the real side of war and the soldiers involved. That’s why soldiers who faced war will often say they just wanted to survive it, not become heroes…. which they ALL are for having done so.

Where to watch

When Trumpets Fade Movie is available on Amazon Prime Video, Max.com, Apple TV, Hulu. com

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