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Friendly Fire (1980)

Movie ★ 7.5 147 min

Drama War TV Movie

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.

David Greene Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 9, 1980
Runtime
147 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0079177
Language
Studio
Marble Arch Productions,

Themes

Cast

Carol Burnett Carol Burnett Peg Mullen Ned Beatty Ned Beatty Gene Mullen Dennis Erdman Dennis Erdman Michael E. Mullen Sherry Hursey Sherry Hursey Patricia Mullen Timothy Hutton Timothy Hutton John Mullen Fanny Spiess Mary Mullen Steve Bonino Steve Bonino Cactus Henry Brown Cosie Costa Hilly Hicks Hilly Hicks Willis Huddleston John Hillner John Hillner Kevin Hooks Kevin Hooks Polk David Keith David Keith Leroy Hamilton Mark Montgomery Dan Shor Dan Shor Prince Mark L. Taylor Mark L. Taylor Capt. Bannock Bernard Behrens Bernard Behrens Dietrich Jorge Cervera Jr. Jorge Cervera Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Friendly Fire?
Friendly Fire was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in Friendly Fire?
Friendly Fire stars Carol Burnett, Ned Beatty, Dennis Erdman, Sherry Hursey.
When was Friendly Fire released?
Friendly Fire is a 1980 drama, war, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Friendly Fire?
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