Combat Shock
Fighting, killing, maiming. Agent Orange and the torture cages were the easy part!
WarDramaHorrorvietnampost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)nihilismflashbackpovertydrugsveteranurban decaystaten island, new york cityagent orange
A harrowing descent into psychological disintegration, where a traumatized veteran's inner collapse mirrors the decay of his urban surroundings.
A dangerously disturbed Vietnam veteran struggles with life 15 years after his return home, and slowly falls into insanity from his gritty urban lifestyle.
Essence
Ensemble
Rick Giovinazzo
Frankie Dunlan (as Ricky Giovinazzo)
Veronica Stork
Cathy Dunlan
Mitch Maglio
Paco - Gang Leader
Asaph Livni
Labo - Gang Member
Nick Nasta
Morbe - Gang Member
Michael Tierno
Mike - Junkie
Arthur Saunders
Pimp
Lori Labar
Lead Prostitute / Vietnamese Woman
Jim Cooney
Interogating GI
Ray Pinero
Welfare Worker
Leo Lunney
Frankie's Father
Eddie Pepitone
Terry - Strung-Out Junkie (as Ed Pepitone)
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Something gentler
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
