The Red Badge of Courage

Year: 1951

Runtime: 69 mins

Language: English

WarWar and historical adventureMilitary combat and heroic soldiersHistorical battles and epic heroismBravery in War

Stephen Crane’s classic tale follows Henry Fleming, a raw Union recruit who flees his unit’s first Civil War battle in terror. After learning the Union actually won, his shame drives him to falsely claim he was wounded. When his regiment is ordered to charge, Henry confronts his fear, fighting bravely to redeem himself.

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