The Red Badge of Courage (1951)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

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)

Director & Crew

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