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Casualties of War (1989)

"Even in war… murder is murder."

7.119891h 53mEN
DramaHistoryWar

Directed by Brian De Palma

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

1h 53m

Language

EN

Release

August 18, 1989

Director

Brian De Palma

Official Trailer

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Overview

During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.

Cast

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Private Eriksson

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Sgt. Tony Meserve

Don Harvey

Don Harvey

Cpl. Thomas E. Clark

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Private Herbert Hatcher

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Private Antonio Diaz

Thuy Thu Le

Thuy Thu Le

Oanh

Erik King

Erik King

Brown

Jack Gwaltney

Jack Gwaltney

Rowan

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Lt. Reilly

Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce

MacIntire

Sam Robards

Sam Robards

Chaplain Kirk

Dan Martin

Dan Martin

Sgt. Hawthorne

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Casualties of War (1989), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Casualties of War. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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