The Red Badge of Courage (1951): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Red Badge of Courage is a 1951 war film starring Albert Band as Union Soldier Fording River (uncredited), Dixon Porter and Audie Murphy. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Genre
- War
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Red Badge of Courage About?
The premise of The Red Badge of Courage without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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.
The Red Badge of Courage Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- saber
- rifle
- military desertion
- pow prisoner of war
- 1860s
- narration
- general
- heroism
- military officer
- violence
- bravery
- war violence
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- year 1862
- huston and murphy
- begins with voice over narration
- civil war
- courage
- battle
- soldier
- fear
- union soldier
- oil lamp
- wound
- river crossing
- cap and ball revolver
- horse and wagon
- canteen
- grave
- campfire
- woods
- lancer
- corpse
- tent
- covered wagon
- rumor
- sentry
- letter
- fife and drum
- encampment
- military
- combat
- bayonet
- behind enemy lines
- stabbed with a bayonet
- victory
- retreat
- sword fight
- musket
- cavalry
- infantry
Where to Watch The Red Badge of Courage
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The Red Badge of Courage Cast & Characters
Albert Band leads the cast as Union Soldier Fording River (uncredited), with Dixon Porter as Union Army Lieutenant (uncredited) and Audie Murphy as The Youth.
- Albert Band as Union Soldier Fording River (uncredited)
- Dixon Porter as Union Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Audie Murphy as The Youth
- Edwin Breen as Confederate Flag Bearer (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Red Badge of Courage
· 82 more- John Crawford Soldier (uncredited)
- John Dierkes Jim Conklin - the Tall Soldier
- John Huston Grizzled Union Veteran (uncredited)
- Andy Devine The Cheery Soldier
- Whit Bissell Wounded Officer (uncredited)
- Royal Dano The Tattered Man
- Strother Martin Corporal (voice) (uncredited)
- Chet Brandenburg Wounded Soldier (uncredited)
- Glenn Strange Colonel (uncredited)
- I. Stanford Jolley Veteran (uncredited)
- Frank Sully Veteran (uncredited)
- Arthur Tovey Soldier (uncredited)
- William Schallert Union Soldier (uncredited)
- James Dime Stretcher Bearer (uncredited)
- Dick Curtis Veteran (uncredited)
- Dan White Sergeant (uncredited)
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- Buddy Roosevelt Veteran (uncredited)
- Norman Leavitt Union Soldier (uncredited)
- James Whitmore Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- William Phillips Veteran Officer (uncredited)
- Duke York Veteran (uncredited)
- George Offerman, Jr. Union Soldier (uncredited)
- Shep Houghton Union Soldier (uncredited)
- Emmett Lynn Jake - Veteran (uncredited)
- William Phipps Officer (uncredited)
- Robert Easton Thompson
- Mickey Simpson Veteran (uncredited)
- Arthur Hunnicutt Bill Porter
- Guy Wilkerson Veteran (uncredited)
- Fred Kohler Jr. Veteran (uncredited)
- Gregg Barton Soldier (uncredited)
- David Clarke Corporal by Campfire (uncredited)
- Frank Melton Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
- Robert Nichols Fat Union Soldier (uncredited)
- John Cliff Soldier (uncredited)
- Don Anderson Soldier (uncredited)
- House Peters Jr. Passing Soldier - Veteran (uncredited)
- Wilson Wood Union Soldier (uncredited)
- Frank McGrath Captain (uncredited)
- Cliff Lyons Soldier (uncredited)
- William Roberts Soldier (uncredited)
- Robert Fischer Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
- Lee Roberts Union Soldier (uncredited)
- Benny Burt Union Soldier (uncredited)
- James Dobson Soldier (uncredited)
- Joe Haworth Soldier (uncredited)
- Jim Hayward Soldier (uncredited)
- Ed Hinton Corporal (uncredited)
- James Harrison General's Aide (uncredited)
- Todd Karns Soldier (uncredited)
- Douglas Dick The Lieutenant
- Robert Cherry Singing Soldier (uncredited)
- Casey MacGregor Veteran (uncredited)
- Joel Marston Union Soldier (uncredited)
- Robert Board Soldier (uncredited)
- Lou Nova Veteran (uncredited)
- Bert Davidson Union Soldier (uncredited)
- John Piffle Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
- Billy Dix Soldier (uncredited)
- Bill Hale Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
- Dick Haynes Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
- Gene Garrick Soldier (uncredited)
- Joe Brown Jr. Soldier (uncredited)
- Smith Ballew Union Captain (uncredited)
- Jimmy Clark Stevens (uncredited)
- Mack Chandler Veteran (uncredited)
- Bob Davis Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
- Dennis Dengate Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Lynn Farr Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
- Allen O'Locklin Union Soldier (uncredited)
- Bill Mauldin The Loud Soldier
- Robert Cavendish Wounded Soldier (uncredited)
- Lyle Clark Union Soldier (uncredited)
- Tennessee Jim Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
- Norman Kent Veteran (uncredited)
- Obed 'Bubb' Pickard Jr. Confederate Soldier (uncredited)
- Tim Durant The General
- Gloria Eaton Southern Woman at Farm (uncredited)
- William Grueneberg Union Soldier (uncredited)
- Herb Latimer Corporal (uncredited)
- Ivan Parry Soldier (uncredited)
- Hugh Thomas Jr Soldier (uncredited)
The Red Badge of Courage Plot Summary
What happens in The Red Badge of Courage from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Audie Murphy stars as Henry Fleming, a young Union private who insists he isn’t afraid of dying. In 1862, the 304th New York Infantry is camped near the Rappahannock River in Virginia, waiting for orders to move upriver and engage a formidable Confederate force. While on sentry duty, Henry exchanges tense words with a hidden Confederate across the river who warns him to watch for the “red badge”—a battle wound that could mark his fate.
Full summary
The whole story of The Red Badge of Courage, scene by scene
The Red Badge of Courage Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Joe Dante on THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE (Trailer Commentary)
How Well Do You Know The Red Badge of Courage?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the protagonist, Henry Fleming?
The Red Badge of Courage Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “A Glória de um Covarde” and “La prova del fuoco”.
- Also known as
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- A Glória de um Covarde
- La prova del fuoco
- La Charge victorieuse
- Die rote Tapferkeitsmedaille
- Medalla roja al valor
- 铁骑雄师
- Ung soldat
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The Red Badge of Courage FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Red Badge of Courage, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Red Badge of Courage?
The Red Badge of Courage runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was The Red Badge of Courage released?
The Red Badge of Courage was released on September 27, 1951.
Who is in the cast of The Red Badge of Courage?
The Red Badge of Courage stars Albert Band as Union Soldier Fording River (uncredited), Dixon Porter as Union Army Lieutenant (uncredited) and Audie Murphy as The Youth, among 86 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Red Badge of Courage?
In the US, The Red Badge of Courage is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Red Badge of Courage have a post-credit scene?
No. The Red Badge of Courage has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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