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Release Date: Friday, March 16, 1951

Henry Fleming (Audie Murphy) is a young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During his unit's first engagement, Henry flees the battlefield in fear. When he learns that the Union actually won the battle, shame over his cowardice leads him to lie to his friend Tom (Bill Mauldin) and the other soldiers, saying that he had been injured in battle. However, when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge on the enemy, Henry takes the opportunity to face his fears and redeem himself.

Starring: Audie Murphy, Bill Mauldin, John Dierkes, Douglas Dick, Royal Dano, Arthur Hunnicutt, Andy Devine, Robert Easton, Smith Ballew, Glenn Strange, Dan White, Frank McGraw

Director: John Huston

Run Time: 1 hour and 09 minutes