Friendly Fire

– In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 27 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
Friendly Fire (1979)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

22 Apr 1979

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

David Greene

Writer:

C.D.B. Bryan (book), Fay Kanin

Main Actors:

Carol Burnett, Ned Beatty, Sam Waterston, Dennis Erdman

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 6 wins & 5 nominations.

Production:

Marble Arch Productions

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10