When Yellow Becomes Red. The Red Badge of Courage is directed by John Huston who also co-adapts to screenplay with Albert Band from the novel of the same name written by Stephen Crane. It stars Audie Murphy, Bill Mauldin, Andy Devine, Robert Easton, Douglas Dick, Royal Dano, Arthur Hunnicutt and Tim Durant. Music is by Bronislau Kaper and cinematography by Harold Rosson. The American Civil War and Union…
Stephen Crane's Great American Story of the Civil 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.
Top 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 Soldier
Arthur Hunnicutt
Bill Porter
Tim Durant
The General
Andy Devine
The Cheery Soldier
Robert Easton
Thompson
William Phipps
Officer (uncredited)
William Schallert
Union Soldier (uncredited)
John Huston
Grizzled Union Veteran (uncredited)
Don Anderson
Soldier (uncredited)
Smith Ballew
Union Captain (uncredited)
Albert Band
Union Soldier Fording River (uncredited)
Gregg Barton
Soldier (uncredited)
Reviews
Audie Murphy quite potently epitomises the fighting spirit of the young "Fleming" at the height of the US Civil War. He's most certainly not a coward, but he's no warrior either and as he becomes exposed to the repetitive, seemingly endless, horrors of the war he really isn't sure whether to stand and fight or run and hide. Even if he were to succumb to the later survival instinct and still survive, could he endure…
FAQ about The Red Badge of Courage
What is The Red Badge of Courage about?
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,…
When was The Red Badge of Courage released?
The Red Badge of Courage was released in 1951.
What genres does The Red Badge of Courage belong to?
The Red Badge of Courage is categorised as War.
Who stars in The Red Badge of Courage?
The cast of The Red Badge of Courage includes Audie Murphy, Bill Mauldin, Douglas Dick, Royal Dano, John Dierkes.