The Red Badge of Courage

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.

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  Audie Murphy

  The Youth
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  Bill Mauldin

  The Loud Soldier
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  Douglas Dick

  The Lieutenant
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  Royal Dano

  The Tattered Man
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  John Dierkes

  Jim Conklin - the Tall Soldier
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  Arthur Hunnicutt

  Bill Porter
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  Tim Durant

  The General
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  Andy Devine

  The Cheery Soldier
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  Robert Easton

  Thompson
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  William Phipps

  Officer (uncredited)