The Red Badge of Courage
Stephen Crane's Great American Story of the Civil War
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.
Direction
Screenplay
Cast
Audie Murphy
The Youth - Henry Fleming
Andy Devine
The Cheery Soldier
Robert Easton
Thompson
Douglas Dick
The Lieutenant
Tim Durant
The General
Arthur Hunnicutt
Bill Porter
Royal Dano
The Tattered Man
John Dierkes
The Tall Soldier - Jim Conklin
Bill Mauldin
The Loud Soldier - Tom Wilson
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Don Anderson
Soldier
Bronislau Kaper
Composer
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Harold Rosson
Cinematographer
