The Red Badge of Courage

"Red Badge Of Courage" was a film destined to fail from its inception. Louis B. Mayer never wanted the picture to be made and did what he could to discourage the process. He felt it could never be a commercial success... Full review

Although John Huston's The Red Badge of Courage has stood the test of time critically, back then it lost lots of money in its first release. The film was a bone of contention between Louis B. Mayer and Dore Schary... Full review

The story takes place during the american civil war. The main character is not heroic, is not a general, but is an ordinary private in the union army. To him there is no glory in war. He sees it for what... Full review

Based on Stephen Crane's classic short novel (one of the finest pieces of American literature ever written), this John Huston adaptation is an absolutely remarkable film on many levels. Huston not only directed, but also wrote the screenplay. If you... Full review

There have been a large number of Civil War movies of every type made over the years. Yet The Red Badge of Courage is probably the best movie of this period, perhaps because it is also the simplest of any... Full review

This version of Stephen Crane's epic is the only one that should be shown. The character, Henry Fleming, was truly Audie Murphy's alter ego. The individual portrayals of the Union soldier's was John Huston at his best. The battlefield scene... Full review

This is really a very fine film and after seeing it on has to wonder why Audie Murphy never had more substantial roles in his career, as he was quite good in this film. As was mentioned in a previous... Full review

stephen crane's best work. audie murphy's best work. any serious student of the civil war will recognize this film as the best, most honest portrayal of civil war action. it captures the fear and dread of deadly combat like no... Full review

Not to give the story away, but near the end of the movie Audie Murphy is holding two flags; that is the scene, but all else that led up to it and what is going on at the time will... Full review

I can't understand why this movie isn't more well known or why it doesn't get more critical applause. Well, I suppose it's in black and white, it's short, it has no expensive bankable stars, and no love interest. I can't... Full review

Stephen Crane was only twenty-two when he published his short novel, "The Red Badge of Courage," in 1894. The novel is no more than an extended short story, and the movie treats it that way. ... Full Review

Murphy is perfectly cast as the man bedeviled by a combination of vigorous, immature enthusiasm and pensive foreboding..... ... Full Review

Based on the novel by Stephen Crane, the film stars real-life war hero Audie Murphy as a Civil War soldier who must redeem himself in his own eyes after an act of cowardice. A comparative newcomer to films, Murphy acquits himself magnificently in the difficult title role; equally impressive are political cartoonist Bill Mauldin as "The Loud Soldier," John Dierkes as "The Tall Soldier" and Royal Dano as "The Tattered Man. ... Full Review

John Huston always insisted that this Civil War battle picture examining the fine line between cowardice and bravery, "could have been" his greatest film....Because the film didn't play well with premiere audiences, MGM sent it out without fanfare, offering it as a second feature on double bills....Huston's direction is vivid in every scene;....the film's battle sequences, however, are its most impressive element..... ... Full Review

Murphy enlisted in 1942 as a 16-year-old and became one of America's most decorated combat veterans after seeing intense action in Italy and France. He starred as himself in the 1955 hit "To Hell and Back" and appeared in more... ... Full Article

HI-HO! HI-HO! IT'S OFF TO WAR WE GO! Pin a badge of honor on this overlooked classic. Released in 1951 - Directed by JOHN HUSTON (THE ASPHALT JUNGLE, PRIZZI'S HONOR) - THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE (TRBOC) is a finely... ... Full Article

Every great war story will have a number of characters who represent the common soldier. These people can come from all areas of life and background, but when on the battlefield all work together to fight towards a united cause. ... Full Article

I can't believe how little credit has been given to the genius of Bill the Electrician! anyone who's a fan of Buckaroo Banzai would really enjoy certain parts of this movie, namely Bill's scene. an earlier commenter said Bill seemed ... Full Article

Connect to Facebook/Twitter, recommend via email and much more. The horror, of course, is in the wait. The apprehension and uncertainties. Then comes the heat of battle, where almost anything can, and will, happen. ... Full Article

The backstory of The Red Badge of Courage involves the toppling of MGM's old Louis B. Mayer regime in favor of Dore Schary and his young Turks. ... Full Article