Everyman's War (2009)
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 between duty and desire. Between the prospect of the life and love, Dorine that waits at home and the harsh realities of war which marks the pivotal epoch in his life as he discovers that the loss of hope can be worse than the loss of life. One man's courage... One man's hope...Everyman's War.
Director:
Thad Smith
Writer:
Craig Smith
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Cole Carson as Sgt. Don Smith |
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Lauren Bair as Dorrine |
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Michael J. Prosser as Cpl. Starks |
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Sean McGrath as Pvt. Benedetto |
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Eric Martin Reid as Pvt. Fuller |
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Brian Julian as Pvt. Heinrich |
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Lee Selmyhr as Don Smith - present day |
| Writing | Craig Smith | Screenplay |
| Directing | Thad Smith | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jay Lance | Costume Design |
| Editing | Alex Brown | Editor |
| Sound | Chip Sloan | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Directing | Corrinne Theodoru | Script Supervisor |
| Production | Jay Lance | Producer |
| Art | Greg McMickle | Production Design |
| Production | Lana Veenker | Casting |
| Sound | Chad Rehmann | Music |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jennifer A. Gill | Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Erin Walters | Makeup Effects |
| Crew | Christina Kortum | Makeup Effects |
| Costume & Make-Up | Joan Marie Hartnell | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Crystal Shade | Makeup Artist |
| Camera | Greg Schmitt | Camera Operator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ransom Hamersly | Set Costumer |
| Crew | T.J. Civis | Second Unit Cinematographer |
| Crew | Ron Ridenour | Transportation Coordinator |
| Sound | Christian Dolan | Sound Designer |
| Camera | Isaac Marchionna | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Ben Lipsey | Still Photographer |
| Art | Stephen Frankland | Art Direction |
| Lighting | Jean Margaret Thomas | Gaffer |
| Production | Patricia Marchetti | Location Manager |
| Lighting | Ian Jennings | Gaffer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sarah Levy | Hairstylist |
| Camera | Joel Stirnkorb | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Ryan E. Walters | Additional Photography |
| Camera | John J. Campbell | Additional Photography |