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In “Courage Under Fire,” the witnesses are Walden’s own men. Ilario (Matt Damon), the medic, paints Walden as a brave leader sacrificing her life for her men. Monfriez (Lou Diamond Phillips), the gunner, says, “She was afraid, Colonel. She was a coward. That’s the bottom line on your Capt. Walden.”
English. Budget. $46 million [1] 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 ...
A search for justice. A battle for truth. 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.
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Since there are so few witnesses under intense enemy fire, it's basically one soldier's word vs. another's - and who is telling the truth when one of them is dead. It also is the story of redemption for two very classy, honorable soldiers who deserve more from their country - and their other brothers in arms.
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... Edward Zwick. Director. Patrick Sheane Duncan. Screenplay.
In addition to exploring the role of women in combat and casualties from friendly fire, this movie contains lessons about alcohol abuse, honesty, redemption, leadership, and the effect of the military macho doctrine of “I can handle it without help” on the marriages of army officers.
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Aug 20, 2012 · Courage Under Fire is based on the investigation of solider’s death and her acceptance of the medal of honor. This movie shows insight on how crime is investigated from a military standpoint. Many actions in the movie can be psychologically analyzed, however, the focus is on psychology and law.
