Review of The Red Badge of Courage (1951) by Randy T — 13 Sep 2009
In spite of the studio's blasphemous 'recut' of John Huston's work, The Red Badge of Courage successfully illuminates the fragile psyche of the foot soldier in harm's way. Audie Murphy, given his own combat experience, seems perfectly cast as the civil war private battling fear and self-doubt while serving in a union regiment.
Like the source material from which it sprang, this film is a study in humanity and man's astonishing ability to persevere.
This review of The Red Badge of Courage (1951) was written by Randy T on 13 Sep 2009.
The Red Badge of Courage has generally received positive reviews.
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