Movie
The Red Badge of Courage
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
The Red Badge of Courage opened in theaters October 11, 1951. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
Available now in United States
What to watch instead
These movies are available now and closely match The Red Badge of Courage.
More about The Red Badge of Courage
Cast
Audie MurphyThe Youth
Bill MauldinThe Loud Soldier
Douglas DickThe Lieutenant
Royal DanoThe Tattered Man
John DierkesJim Conklin - the Tall Soldier
Arthur HunnicuttBill Porter
Tim DurantThe General
Andy DevineThe Cheery SoldierCredits
- Directed by
- John Huston
- Written by
- John Huston, Albert Band, Stephen Crane
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1.6M
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerUnited States