
Casualties of War
Even in war… murder is murder.
Directed by Brian De Palma
Produced by Columbia Pictures
A harrowing anti-war drama that confronts the moral corruption of soldiers through a true story of atrocity and one man's conscience.
During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.
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Is Casualties of War one of a kind? No. Less singular than 99% of films.
Is Casualties of War sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Casualties of War violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Casualties of War easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Does Casualties of War end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Casualties of War scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
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