Casualties of War
During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.
Critics Sentiment
Four soldiers court-martialed and convicted for their crimes
Squad members take turns raping Tran in abandoned hooch
From the horrific rape sequence at the hooch to Eriksson's heroic warning shot, representing the film's shift from depicting pure evil to moral courage
The film follows a devastating downward spiral through the kidnapping and assault sequences before climbing back through Eriksson's moral stand and the eventual justice. Critics consistently praised the powerful performances and De Palma's unflinching direction while acknowledging the deeply disturbing subject matter. The sentiment arc reflects the story's journey from horror to redemption, with reviewers appreciating the film's moral complexity and emotional impact.
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Michael J. Fox
Private Eriksson
Sean Penn
Sgt. Tony Meserve
Don Harvey
Cpl. Thomas E. Clark
John C. Reilly
Private Herbert Hatcher
John Leguizamo
Private Antonio Diaz
Thuy Thu Le
Oanh
Erik King
Brown
Jack Gwaltney
Rowan
Ving Rhames
Lt. Reilly
Wendell Pierce
MacIntire
Sam Robards
Chaplain Kirk
Dan Martin
Sgt. Hawthorne
Dale Dye
Capt. Hill
Steve Larson
Agent #1
John Linton
Agent #2
Vyto Ruginis
Prosecutor
Al Shannon
Wilkins
Maris Valainis
Streibig
Darren E. Burrows
Cherry
Sherman Howard
Court Martial President
Crew
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