The Red Badge of Courage is a powerful retelling of the classic Stephen Crane Civil War novel. The film stars real-life war hero Audie Murphy as a Civil War soldier who must redeem himself in his own eyes after an act of cowardice. When he finally gets his opportunity, he realizes that he is no less frightened than before; it is simply that he has learned to push on in spite of that fear. A potent combination of epic battle scenes and intimate personal story, the movie's awesome combat sequences highlight the hero's internal struggle with issues of courage, loyalty, cowardice, and betrayal.—Rovi. Part of the Friends of the Cranford Public Library's classic film series, the film is being shown in conjunction with the Cranford Historical Society in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
