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 mission in Desert Storm. The movie features Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Matt Damon and Lou Diamond Phillips in a thrilling and emotional story of bravery and truth.
- Edward Zwick
- 133
- 2 min
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.
- $100.9 million
- July 12, 1996
- $46 million
- James Horner
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.
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.
