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In “Courage Under Fire,” the witnesses are Walden’s own men. Ilario , 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.”
The United States Army covers up the friendly fire incident, awards Serling a medal for bravery, and transfers him to a desk job. Later, Serling is assigned to determine if, posthumously , Captain Karen Walden should be the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor .
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...
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...
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.
Courage Under Fire - Full Cast & Crew. 77 Metascore. 1996. 1 hr 55 mins. Drama, Suspense, Action & Adventure. R. Watchlist. Where to Watch. When a female soldier's candidacy for the Medal of...
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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.
