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The Red Badge of Courage

The Red Badge of Courage

Stephen Crane's Great American Story of the Civil War

19516.41h 9m

Overview

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.

Directed by John Huston
Written by Stephen Crane, Albert Band, John Huston
Produced by Gottfried Reinhardt
Box OfficeBudget: $1.6M0

Top Cast

Audie Murphy

Audie Murphy

The Youth

Bill Mauldin

Bill Mauldin

The Loud Soldier

Douglas Dick

Douglas Dick

The Lieutenant

Royal Dano

Royal Dano

The Tattered Man

John Dierkes

John Dierkes

Jim Conklin - the Tall Soldier

Arthur Hunnicutt

Arthur Hunnicutt

Bill Porter

Tim Durant

Tim Durant

The General

Andy Devine

Andy Devine

The Cheery Soldier

Robert Easton

Robert Easton

Thompson

William Phipps

William Phipps

Officer (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

civil war

About The Red Badge of Courage

The Red Badge of Courage is a war film released in 1951 exploring themes of civil war. Directed by John Huston, it stars Audie Murphy, Bill Mauldin, Douglas Dick. 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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