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Friendly Fire
🎬 Movie

Friendly Fire

1980 · 147 min Drama War TV Movie
⭐ 7.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Friendly Fire is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1980. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 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

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Fanny Spiess

Mary Mullen

Steve Bonino

Steve Bonino

Cactus

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Henry Brown

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Cosie Costa

Hilly Hicks

Hilly Hicks

Willis Huddleston

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