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Courage Under Fire (1996)

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A medal for honor. 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. But then he begins to notice inconsistencies between the testimonies of the witnesses...

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Cast & Crew

Director
Edward Zwick
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    Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling Denzel Washington
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    Captain Karen Emma Walden Meg Ryan
  • Profile picture of Lou Diamond Phillips
    Staff Sergeant John Monfriez Lou Diamond Phillips
  • Profile picture of Matt Damon
    Ilario Matt Damon
  • Profile picture of Michael Moriarty
    Brigadier General Hershberg Michael Moriarty
  • Profile picture of Michole Briana White
    Maria Michole Briana White
  • Profile picture of Bronson Pinchot
    Bruno Bronson Pinchot
  • Profile picture of Amy Hathaway
    Annie Amy Hathaway

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