The Red Badge of Courage
Seen it?1974 | 74 min | Drama, Western, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Glory or Gettysburg, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
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.....
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Philips
- Richard ThomasPvt. Henry Fleming
- Michael BrandonPvt. Jim Conklin
- Wendell BurtonPvt. Wilson
- Lee de BrouxThe Sergeant
- John Henry CoxThe Lieutenant
- Hank HendrickThe General
- Daniel LevinsSoldier