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Movie poster: Purple Hearts (1984)
🎬 Movie

Purple Hearts

1984 · 116 min Drama War Romance
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

A Navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love while serving in Vietnam during the war. Their affection for one another provides a striking contrast to the violence of warfare.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1984
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, War, Romance
Director Sidney J. Furie
Runtime 116 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (13 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its narrative on a powerful juxtaposition, placing fragile, growing affection against the brutal backdrop of combat. It explores love not as an escape, but as a fundamental assertion of life in a place dedicated to death.

What lingers after the final scene is not the spectacle of war, but the quiet resilience of the human heart and the scars it carries. A poignant reminder of the personal battles fought within the larger conflict. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sidney J. Furie

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Watch undisturbed, allowing the emotional contrast to resonate fully in a quiet room.

🎭 Cast

Ken Wahl

Ken Wahl

Don Jardian

Cheryl Ladd

Cheryl Ladd

Deborah Solomon

Stephen Lee

Stephen Lee

Wizard

Annie McEnroe

Annie McEnroe

Hallaway

Paul McCrane

Paul McCrane

Brenner

Cyril O'Reilly

Cyril O'Reilly

Zuma

David Harris

David Harris

Hanes

Hillary B. Smith

Hillary B. Smith

Jill (as Hillary Bailey)

R. Lee Ermey

R. Lee Ermey

Gunny

Drew Snyder

Drew Snyder

Lt. Col. Larimore

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