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Streamers (1983)

R 118 min  -  Drama | War  -   4 April 1984 (France)
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Four young recruits about to be sent to Vietnam confront their prejudicial feelings toward one another when it's learned one of them is homosexual.

Director:

Robert Altman

Writers:

David Rabe (play), David Rabe (screenplay)

Stars:

Matthew Modine, Michael Wright and Mitchell Lichtenstein
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Modine ...
Billy
Michael Wright ...
Carlyle
Mitchell Lichtenstein ...
Richie
David Alan Grier ...
Roger
Guy Boyd ...
Rooney
George Dzundza ...
Cokes
Albert Macklin Albert Macklin ...
Martin
B.J. Cleveland B.J. Cleveland ...
Pfc. Bush
Bill Allen Bill Allen ...
Lt. Townsend
Paul Lazar Paul Lazar ...
MP Lieutenant
Phil Ward Phil Ward ...
MP Sgt. Kilick
Terry McIlvain Terry McIlvain ...
Orderly
Todd Savell ...
MP Sgt. Savio
Mark Fickert Mark Fickert ...
Dr. Banes
Dustye Winniford Dustye Winniford ...
Staff Sergeant
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Four young recruits about to be sent to Vietnam confront their prejudicial feelings toward one another when it's learned one of them is homosexual. Written by Humberto Amador  

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Homosexual | Recruit | American Soldier | Crying Man | Drinking  | See more »

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Drama | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Windhunde See more »

Filming Locations:

Building One, Studios at Las Colinas - 6301 North O'Connor Road, Irving, Texas, USA See more »

Company Credits

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Streamers International See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

The title refers to parachutes that fail to open. See more »

Quotes

Richie: [to Billy and Roger] You're going to a whorehouse? That's disgusting.
Billy: Look who's talking!
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Referenced in Opera (1987) See more »

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"Boy From New York City"
Written by George Davis and John T. Taylor (as John Taylor)
Performed by The Ad Libs See more »