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Courage Under Fire (1996) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.63/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.7/10
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Courage Under Fire Plot Synopsis:
The pilot of a rescue copter, Captain Karen Walden, died shortly before her helicopter crew was rescued after it crashed in Desert Storm. It first appears that she made a spectacular rescue of a downed helicopter crew, then held her own crew together to fight off the Iraqis after her copter crashed. Lt. Colonel Serling, who is struggling with his own demons from Desert Storm, is assigned to investigate her worthiness for the Medal of Honor. But some conflicting accounts, from her crew and soldiers in the area, cause him to question whether she deserves it.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A U.S. Army officer, despondent about a deadly mistake he made, investigates a female chopper commander"s worthiness for the Medal of Honor.
Tagline: In wartime, the first casualty is always truth.
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Courage Under Fire Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1996 (more 1996 movies)
Box Office: $59,031,057
Awards: 9
Nominations: 7
Language: English, Arabic
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Courage Under Fire Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 12, 1996
Producers: Joseph M. Caracciolo, Debra Martin Chase, John Davis, David T. Friendly, Paul Neesan, Joseph Singer
Musicians: James Horner
Cinematographers: Roger Deakins
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Courage Under Fire (1996) Cast (Click to Expand)
Courage Under Fire Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Denzel Washington | ... | Nat Serling |
| Meg Ryan | ... | Karen Walden |
| Lou Diamond Phillips | ... | Monfriez |
| Michael Moriarty | ... | General Hershberg |
| Matt Damon | ... | Ilario |
| Bronson Pinchot | ... | Bruno |
| Seth Gilliam | ... | Altameyer |
| Regina Taylor | ... | Meredith Serling |
| Zeljko Ivanek | ... | Banacek |
| Scott Glenn | ... | Gartner |
| Tim Guinee | ... | Rady |
| Tim Ransom | ... | Boylar |
| Sean Astin | ... | Patella |
| Armand Darrius | ... | Robins |
| Mark Adair-Rios | ... | Bobcat 5 (as Mark Adair-Riós) |
| Ned Vaughn | ... | Chelli |
| Manny Perez | ... | Jenkins |
| David McSwain | ... | Egan |
| Sean Patrick Thomas | ... | Thompson |
| Ken Jenkins | ... | Joel Walden |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Denzel Washington (b. December 28, 1954) – Nat Serling
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Meg Ryan (b. November 19, 1961) – Karen Walden
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Lou Diamond Phillips (b. February 17, 1962) – Monfriez
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.81 m)
Also known as: Lou Diamond | Louis Gem Phips - Michael Moriarty (b. April 5, 1941) – General Hershberg
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Matt Damon (b. October 8, 1970) – Ilario
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Dickie Greenleaf - Bronson Pinchot (b. May 20, 1959) – Bruno
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Seth Gilliam (b. November 5, 1968) – Altameyer
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m) - Regina Taylor (b. August 22, 1960) – Meredith Serling
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Zeljko Ivanek (b. August 15, 1957) – Banacek
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Scott Glenn (b. January 26, 1939) – Gartner
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Scott Glen - Tim Guinee (b. November 18, 1962) – Rady
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Timothy Guinee - Tim Ransom (b. April 19, 1963) – Boylar
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Timothy R. Wilson - Sean Astin (b. February 25, 1971) – Patella
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Armand Darrius – Robins
- Mark Adair-Rios – Bobcat 5 (as Mark Adair-Riós)
Also known as: Mark Adair | Mark Adair-Riós | Mark Adair Rios | Mark Adair Ross
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