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Rudy Hernandez: Congressional Medal of Honor

20200.0 / 109 min

War, Documentary

Overview

On Hill 420, his rifle exploded, so Cpl. Hernandez used his knife in a gun fight.

Mexican American Rodolfo P. Hernandez faced death along the 38th parallel, earning a Congressional Medal of Honor for valor during the Korean War. A story of heroism, perseverance and service, Hernandez proved that even in the most dire circumstances a wounded soldier can accomplish his mission and go on to greater service as a veteran.

Cast

Becky Hernandez

Crew

David de Rozas

Director

David de Rozas

Editor

David de Rozas

Cinematography

Andrés Gallegos

Colorist

Dan Olmsted

Sound Mixer

Daniel L. Bernardi

Writer

Daniel L. Bernardi

Producer

Trevor Getz

Producer

Jesse Collier Sutterley

Producer

Kiva James

Associate Producer

Chau Trang Tran

Associate Producer

Diana Sánchez Maciel

Associate Producer

Paige Valentine

Associate Producer

Daniel Jamieson

Researcher