Edward Zwick Director Denzel Washington Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling Actor Meg Ryan Captain Karen Emma Walden Actor Lou Diamond Phillips Sgt. Monfriez Actor Michael Moriarty Brigadier General Hershberg Actor Bronson Pinchot Bruno Actor Seth Gilliam Altameyer Actor Regina Taylor Meredith Serling Actor Željko Ivanek Banacek, General's Aide Actor Scott Glenn Tony Gartner, Washington Post Actor Patrick Sheane Duncan Writer Joseph M. Caracciolo Executive Producer Debra Martin Chase Executive Producer John Davis Producer David T. Friendly Producer Joseph Singer Producer James Horner Original Music Roger Deakins Cinematographer Steven Rosenblum Film Editing Mary Colquhoun Casting John Graysmark Production Design Steve Cooper Art Director Rick Gentz Set Decoration Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Costume Design