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The Red Badge of Courage

1974 1h 18m War List
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Pvt. Henry Fleming (Richard Thomas) is a nervous young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During what he believes is a lost battle, he flees to the woods. When he later learns that the Union actually won the battle, he becomes deeply ashamed of his cowardice and lies to his fellow soldiers about his disappearance. However, Fleming is given a chance to redeem himself and become a hero when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge on the enemy. Read More Read Less
The Red Badge of Courage

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Synopsis Pvt. Henry Fleming (Richard Thomas) is a nervous young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During what he believes is a lost battle, he flees to the woods. When he later learns that the Union actually won the battle, he becomes deeply ashamed of his cowardice and lies to his fellow soldiers about his disappearance. However, Fleming is given a chance to redeem himself and become a hero when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge on the enemy.
Director
Lee Philips
Producer
Charles B. Fitzsimons
Screenwriter
John Gay
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 18m