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Box office. $100.9 million. Courage Under Fire is a 1996 American war drama film directed by Edward Zwick, and starring Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan. It is the second collaboration between Washington and director Zwick. The film was released in the United States on July 12, 1996, to positive reviews and grossed $100 million worldwide.
Courage Under Fire quotes. Monfriez: Sir, if you get a hangfire on your weapon, what do you do? You wait, with your weapon pointed in a safe direction, 'cause sometimes the primer bursts, and if you open the chamber it blows up in your face. Leave this round in the chamber, sir.
- Edward Zwick
- Matt Damon
Aug 19, 1996 · Advertisement. While Walker was a thoroughly remarkable individual who deserved far better treatment than she received, her medal was for meritorious service, not combat. A fine distinction,...
Courage Under Fire is a drama and war film directed by Edward Zwick, starring Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan. The film follows a troubled Army officer tasked with investigating a female pilot's worthiness for the Medal of Honor.
Friendly fire is a tough subject, Denzel portrayed the guilt and turmoil well. The battle scenes were comical, like what a child thinks a battle looks like, helicopters and soldiers just all scattered around clearly visible firing willy-nilly. Mighty Morphine Matt Damon was a pleasant surprise.
Courage Under Fire is a bold and visionary movie that dares to make the pursuit of truth into a spiritual quest. Denzel Washington gives a brilliant performance as Lt. Colonel Nathaniel Serling, an armored tank commander in the Gulf War.
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As an Army lieutenant colonel reconstructs a battle scene in “Courage Under Fire,” he begins to suspect that some of his witnesses are lying. His assignment: decide on the suitability of the first woman ever nominated for a Medal of Honor.
