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Friendly Fire (1980)

NR · 1980-11-09 · 2h 27m · EN
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In war, the only thing worse than death is not knowing the truth.

In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by "friendly fire." Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son's death are the subject of this true account film.

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David GreeneDirector

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Carol BurnettCarol BurnettPeg MullenNed BeattyNed BeattyGene MullenDennis ErdmanDennis ErdmanMichael E. MullenSherry HurseySherry HurseyPatricia MullenTimothy HuttonTimothy HuttonJohn MullenFanny SpiessFanny SpiessMary MullenSteve BoninoSteve BoninoCactusHenry BrownHenry BrownCosie CostaCosie CostaHilly HicksHilly HicksWillis HuddlestonJohn HillnerJohn HillnerKevin HooksKevin HooksPolk

Keywords

Grieving parentsVietnam warCover-upKilled in action

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · War · Tv MovieTheme affinityGrieving Parents · Vietnam War · Cover UpDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWar · Vietnam WarDirector preference399369

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What is Friendly Fire about?

In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by "friendly fire." Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son's death are the subject of this true account film.

How long is Friendly Fire?

Friendly Fire has a runtime of 147 minutes.

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