Pre-viewed for quality and the opening WB logo had a couple of quick rolling lines, everything else played fine including the special feature before the movie: Original Theatrical Trailer. Out Of Print in all formats and is the same aspect ratio of 4:3 or square full frame on dvd so not a lot to gain there. Stephen Crane's classic Civil War novel becomes one of the greatest war films ever produced, thanks to the brilliant writing and direction of John Huston. And let's not forget Albert Band helped to adapt it. Yes, that Albert Band of Empire Pictures that would give birth to Full Moon Studios. Entangled in studio controversy during production and severly re-edited for numerous political reasons before its release, the RED BADGE of COURAGE still remains one of the movies' most memorable portraits of men at war. The film's casting is as bold as it is successful, including Audie Murphy, America's most decorated World War II hero, giving a naturalistic performance that enhances this authentic drama of combat as seen through the eyes of a new recruit. Before the young soldier becomes a brave soldier, he experiences fear, while the viewer gets a hint of the hell of war. Also with Royal Dano.