Everyman's War (2009)

The true story of Don Smith's heroic experience at the Battle of the Bulge while with the 94th Infantry.

Director:

Thad Smith

Writer:

Craig Smith (screenwriter)

Stars:

Cole Carson, Lauren Bair, Michael J. Prosser

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cole Carson	...	Sgt. Don Smith
Lauren Bair	...	Dorrine
Michael J. Prosser	...	Cpl. Starks (as Mike Prosser)
Sean McGrath	...	Pvt. Benedetto
Eric Martin Reid	...	Pvt. Fuller
Brian Julian	...	Pvt. Heinrich
Lee Selmyhr	...	Don Smith - present day
Stacie Scales	...	Voice of Fuller's Daughter (voice)
Brandon Smith	...	Talkative GI Jeep driver
Mary Anne Ward	...	Fuller's Mother
Kaylee Holmes	...	Fuller's Sister
Terry Ward	...	Fuller's Dad
Judd Eustice	...	Public Defender
Bruce M. Fischer	...	Judge (as Bruce Fischer)
Kelly Jo Horton	...	Court Clerk

Storyline

As the seasoned infantry and tank units of the German 11th Panzer "Ghost" division move silently into position on the snow covered hills around Nennig Germany ,a battle weary GI and his unit stand ready to defend the small town, a key position in the Allied advance to win the war. Outgunned and outnumbered, S/ Sgt Don Smith struggles to find hope and courage against overwhelming odds in one of the decisive confrontations in the "Battle of the Bulge" during WWII. His squad of GI's of the 94th Infantry Division lay dug in on the ridge-line outside of town. No one in high command believed that German forces would attack in the sub zero temperatures and near blizzard conditions. As the pre-dawn attack comes, with communications down Sgt. Smith is left with no choice but to make his way through enemy fire, unarmed and wounded, into town and warn of the coming attack. Based on actual accounts "Everyman's War" explores the heroic events of this decorated veterans courage and the struggle ...

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Plot Keywords:

battle of the bulge | historical event

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Taglines:

When all hope is lost...heroes emerge.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | War

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 May 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Everyman's War - Hölle in den Ardennen

Filming Locations:

Astoria, Oregon, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$720,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

One-Eighty Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

World War 2 from a smaller perspective

From working in Hollywood, I'm use to seeing every kind of movie, from student films to big Hollywood blockbusters. Everyone wants their opinion on how a script should be written and what will draw an audience in. Refreshingly this movie doesn't fit any stereotype. While not a movie with a huge plot (ex: we must take this outpost or the world will end!) it focuses on one man's personal experience of what it was like being an infantry soldier in World War 2... and for once, the story is true.

Based on the real life experience of Don Smith (the director's father) we get to see first hand what it was like for the "every man." Having to leave your family and loved ones... facing a fear of death on a daily basis and the human emotions and relationships that go hand in hand with fighting for your life. For an independent movie, this film has good production value and remembers and honors every soldier, no matter how small their role was in history.