Denzel Washington
Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling
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Jul 12, 1996 · A U.S. Army officer investigates a female chopper commander's worthiness for the Medal of Honor after a deadly crash in Desert Storm. The film stars Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Matt Damon and Lou Diamond Phillips, and explores themes of bravery, truth and guilt.
- (60K)
- Action, Drama, Mystery
- Edward Zwick
- 1996-07-12
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.
A U.S. Army officer investigates a female helicopter commander's worthiness for the Medal of Honor after the Gulf War. He uncovers conflicting accounts and his own demons from a deadly mistake he made in the past.
During the 1991 Gulf War, Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling (Denzel Washington) accidentally caused a friendly fire incident, a mistake that was hushed up by his superiors.
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- Edward Zwick
- R
- Denzel Washington
Jul 12, 1996 · A lieutenant colonel investigates the heroism of a female helicopter pilot in the Gulf War, but faces conflicting testimonies and personal demons. Roger Ebert praises the film's clarity, drama and Denzel Washington's performance.
Courage Under Fire. A military investigator with his own troubled combat history interviews multiple soldiers to discover if a female pilot - killed in the line of duty - deserves the Medal of Honor. 1,568 IMDb 6.6 1 h 56 min 1996. X-Ray R. Drama · Action · Emotional · Intense. Free trial of STARZ, rent, or buy. Watch with STARZ.
