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The Red Badge of Courage (1974): Cast

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The Red Badge of Courage is a 1974 drama western directed by Lee Philips, starring Richard Thomas as Pvt. Henry Fleming, Michael Brandon and Lee de Broux. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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The Red Badge of Courage (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Lee Philips
Genres
Western , Drama , War
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Red Badge of Courage About?

The premise of The Red Badge of Courage without spoilers.

During the Civil War, a young man enthusiastically joins the Union army thirsting to find glory and honor, but his first battle opens his eyes to reality…

The Red Badge of Courage Themes & Keywords

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  • confederate soldier
  • union soldier
  • remake
  • color remake of a black and white film
  • battle
  • civil war
  • taunting
  • corpse
  • cannon
  • woods
  • courage
  • tent
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  • shot in the chest
  • horse
  • mother son relationship
  • color in title
  • american civil war
  • virginia
  • shot in the stomach
  • flashback
  • young soldier
  • cowardice
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Red Badge of Courage Cast & Characters

Richard Thomas leads the cast as Pvt. Henry Fleming, with Michael Brandon as Pvt. Jim Conklin and Lee de Broux as The Sergeant. Directed by Lee Philips; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lee Philips

More films directed by Lee Philips: Samson and Delilah, Mae West, A Wedding on Waltons Mountain and On the Right Track.

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The Red Badge of Courage FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast 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 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was The Red Badge of Courage released?

The Red Badge of Courage was released on December 3, 1974.

Who directed The Red Badge of Courage?

The Red Badge of Courage was directed by Lee Philips.

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Who is in the cast of The Red Badge of Courage?

The Red Badge of Courage stars Richard Thomas as Pvt. Henry Fleming, Michael Brandon as Pvt. Jim Conklin and Lee de Broux as The Sergeant, among 6 credited actors.

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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