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Casualties of War is a 1989 American war drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Rabe, based primarily on an article written by Daniel Lang for The New Yorker in 1969, which was later published as a book.
Aug 18, 1989 · A soldier refuses to join his squad in raping and killing a Vietnamese girl during the war. Based on a true story, the film explores the themes of morality, ethics and justice in war.
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- Action, Crime, Drama
- Brian De Palma
- 1989-08-18
Overview. Note: "Total casualties" includes wounded, combat and non-combat deaths but not missing in action. "Deaths – other" includes all non-combat deaths including those from bombing, massacres, disease, suicide, and murder. Wars ranked by U.S. battle deaths. Wars ranked by total number of U.S. military deaths.
War Or ConflictDateTotal U.s. Deaths(combat)1775-17836,8001785–17961,056+1798–1800201801–180535Based on a true story, the movie depicts the rape and murder of a Vietnamese woman by four American soldiers in the Vietnam War. Critics praise the film's moral and emotional impact, while audiences rate it as one of the best war films ever made.
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- Brian De Palma
- R
- Michael J. Fox
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A film about a soldier who refuses to participate in the rape and murder of a Vietnamese girl by his squad during the Vietnam War. He tries to stop the atrocity and faces the consequences of his actions.
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