Courage Under Fire (1996)

  • R
  • 07/04/1996 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller, Mystery, War
  • 1h 56m

A medal for honor. A search for justice. A battle for truth.

Overview

A US Army officer, who made a "friendly fire" mistake that was covered up, has been reassigned to a desk job. He is tasked to investigate a female chopper commander's worthiness to be awarded the Medal of Honor. At first all seems in order. But then he begins to notice inconsistencies between the testimonies of the witnesses...

Patrick Sheane Duncan

Screenplay

Edward Zwick

Director

Cast

Denzel Washington's headshot

Denzel Washington

Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling
Meg Ryan's headshot

Meg Ryan

Captain Karen Emma Walden
Lou Diamond Phillips's headshot

Lou Diamond Phillips

Staff Sergeant John Monfriez
Matt Damon's headshot

Matt Damon

Ilario
Michael Moriarty's headshot

Michael Moriarty

Brigadier General Hershberg
Michole Briana White's headshot

Michole Briana White

Maria
Bronson Pinchot's headshot

Bronson Pinchot

Bruno
Amy Hathaway's headshot

Amy Hathaway

Annie

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