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Casualties of war / Columbia Pictures presents ; directed by Brian DePalma Film ; screenplay by David Rabe ; produced by Art Linson.
Based on the true story of a squad of soldiers caught in the moral quagmire of wartime Vietnam. Witness to a vile crime, Private Ericksson (Michael J. Fox) is forced to stand alone against his fellow soldiers and commanding officer Sergeant Meserve (Sean Penn). Master filmmaker Brian DePalma creates a devastating and unforgettable tale of one man's quest for sanity and justice amidst the chaos of war.
Record details
- ISBN: 0767865138
- ISBN: 9780767865135
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen ed.
- Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2001]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1989. Based upon the book by Daniel Lang. Special features include the featurette, Eriksson's war: a talk with actor Michael J. Fox (18 min.), the documentary, The making of Casualties of war (31 mins.), deleted scenes, filmographies, and three trailers. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Stephen H. Burum ; editor, Bill Pankow ; co-producer, Fred Caruso ; music, Ennio Morricone. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Michael J. Fox, Sean Penn, Don Harvey, John C. Reilly, John Leguizamo, Thuy Thu Le. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R. |
| System Details Note: | DVD. |
| Language Note: | English (5.1 or 2-channel surround), French, Portuguese or Spanish language soundtracks with optional subtitles in English, Chinese, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish or Thai ; closed-captioned in English. |
| Awards Note: | Golden Globes, USA, 1990: Nominated, Best Original Score - Motion Picture (Ennio Morricone ). |
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| Subject: | Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Atrocities > Drama. |
| Genre: | Feature films. War films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Community Library | DVD CASUALTIES of War (Text) | 33330004094928 | DVD | Available | - |
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