Plot centers around how a young recruit (Audie Murphy) faces the horrors of war. Character vascilates between wanting to fight and doubting his own courage. In midst of first bloody encounter, Youth runs away. After seeing dead and wounded, sense of shame leads him back to his unit, where he distinguishes himself in the next battle. Having overcome his fear of "the great Death" he knows e can face whatever comes. Somewhat sentimental "coming of age" tale was pet project of Jo... (Full plot summary below)
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Plot centers around how a young recruit (Audie Murphy) faces the horrors of war. Character vascilates between wanting to fight and doubting his own courage. In midst of first bloody encounter, Youth runs away. After seeing dead and wounded, sense of shame leads him back to his unit, where he distinguishes himself in the next battle. Having overcome his fear of "the great Death" he knows e can face whatever comes. Somewhat sentimental "coming of age" tale was pet project of John Huston, who fought MGM over casting of Murphy and Bill Mauldin in lead roles.
Leave your thoughts about The Red Badge of Courage.
| CinemaniaDan JardineThe fall and redemption of the protagonist, while clearly predictable, is still intelligently and effectively executed |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzWhat's truly amazing is how good the film is despite MGM slicing it up in the re-editing process. |
| Kansas City KansanSteve CrumAlmost seems like a documentary in look, action, acting. A Huston gem. |
| The Retro SetNathanael HoodBut, if anything, I feel sympathy for Huston. His true sin was merely biting off more than he could chew. |
| User ReviewBentley BAnyway, dyin's only dyin'. Supposin' you don't hear the birds sing tomorrow or see the sun go down, it's gonna happen anyway. And you know, son, that thought gave me peace of mind." |
| User ReviewKevin RHe wished that he too had a wound...a red badge of courage. A soldier on his way to participate in the Civil War during its opening battle has some hesitancy to shooting at men and being shot at. Some would call him a coward, and initially he is, but after seeing his fellow soldiers shot, wounded, and the world gone crazy, the soldier himself goes a little insane and will retaliate against his attackers. The soldier may have more in him than he anticipates. "There ain't no holes in me but the ones that were intended." John Huston, director of The Maltese Falcon, African Queen, Annie, Prizzi's Honor, A Farewell to Arms, Moulin Rouge, The Asphalt Jungle, and The Treasure of Sierra Madre, delivers Red Badge of Courage. The storyline for this picture is magnificent and contains brilliant character development. The acting is first rate and the cast includes Audrey Murphy, Douglas Dick, Royal Dano, Andy Devine, and Robert Easton. "If everyone was standing and fighting, I'd stand and fight." I DVR'd this picture last May because it was directed by the great John Huston, one of my all time favorite directors. The storyline for this picture is first rate and a unique take on the Civil War. I loved the characters and side characters throughout the picture. Even the narrative was extremely well done. I strongly recommend seeing this gem. "I wish I had my dog along. First time I went hunting without my dog." Grade: A |
| User ReviewErich SA bit grainy and bloodless, but a good anti-war film, and a good facsimile of the book. |
| User ReviewKevin M. WAudie Murphy and John Huston team up for this spectacular look at the power of the group over the individual. It's wartime, and a newbie recruit frets on whether he will perform to group expectation or not when battle time arrives. It's all easier said than done, eh? Huston, obviously influenced by Hemingway, keeps the anxiety quietly amped up throughout the effort but particularly during the battles scenes. Why has no one told me of this exemplary work before?!? |
| User ReviewMichael RA few inconsistencies from the book, but not bad overall. Also, not the best Civil War movie ever... |
| User ReviewDanijel JIt's been a while since I've read the book but my lasting impression was a lot better than the film. The battle scenes hold up pretty well by today's standards just not as much gore. |
