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The Red Badge of Courage

Stephen Crane's Great American Story of the Civil War

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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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 27, 1951
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Director
John Huston
Cinematography
Harold Rosson
Budget
$1,640,000
Revenue
Not recorded
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