COURAGE UNDER FIRE (1996)

EDWARD ZWICK

Drama Thriller Detectives & Private Eyes Women on Film Luke's Lushes War Recommended

Cast

MEG RYAN DENZEL WASHINGTON LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS MICHAEL MORIARTY MATT DAMON SETH GILLIAM SCOTT GLENN JAMES HORNER

Plot

Should Gulf War pilot Karen Walden become the first woman to receive the posthumous Congressional Medal of Honour? Colonel Nathan Serling, a deeply troubled man, must decide. As the many different versions of events emerge, he realises that the truth is not always black and white. A powerful tale of loyalty and honour under fire. Ryan takes a different turn as a conflicted and commanding character in this tense drama.