The Red Badge of Courage
"Stephen Crane's Great American Story of the Civil War"
Originally released in 1951. The Red Badge of Courage is a war film. directed by John Huston. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Audie Murphy, Bill Mauldin, and Douglas Dick
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (65 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Audie Murphy
as The Youth
Bill Mauldin
as The Loud Soldier
Douglas Dick
as The Lieutenant
Royal Dano
as The Tattered Man
John Dierkes
as Jim Conklin - the Tall Soldier
Arthur Hunnicutt
as Bill Porter
Tim Durant
as The General
Andy Devine
as The Cheery Soldier
Robert Easton
as Thompson
William Phipps
as Officer (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,640,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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, sha...
Who directed The Red Badge of Courage?
The Red Badge of Courage was directed by John Huston.
How long is The Red Badge of Courage?
The Red Badge of Courage has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Red Badge of Courage released?
The Red Badge of Courage was released on September 27, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Red Badge of Courage?
The main cast of The Red Badge of Courage includes Audie Murphy, Bill Mauldin, Douglas Dick, Royal Dano, John Dierkes.