Purple Hearts (1984)

Director:

Sidney J. Furie

Writers:

Sidney J. Furie, Rick Natkin

Stars:

Ken Wahl, Cheryl Ladd, Stephen Lee

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ken Wahl	...	Don Jardian
Cheryl Ladd	...	Deborah Solomon
Stephen Lee	...	Wizard
Annie McEnroe	...	Hallaway
Paul McCrane	...	Brenner
Cyril O'Reilly	...	Zuma
David Harris	...	Hanes
Hillary B. Smith	...	Jill (as Hillary Bailey)
R. Lee Ermey	...	Gunny
Drew Snyder	...	Lt. Col. Larimore
Lane Smith	...	Cmdr. Markel
James Whitmore Jr.	...	Bwana
Kevin Elders	...	CIA Driver
Sydne Squire	...	Nurse (as Sydney Squire)
David Bass	...	Lt. Grayson

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

helicopter | medical | vietnam | army life | independent film

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Taglines:

Dr. Don Jardian. Age: 29. Surgeon. Drafted. Vietnam. Nothing could have prepared him for the danger, the fear, the violence ... or the woman.

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 August 1984 (West Germany)

Also Known As:

Au coeur de l'enfer

Filming Locations:

Philippines

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ladd Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Lt. Don Jardian (Ken Wahl) is seen saluting a superior officer while uncovered (with his cap or hat removed). Naval services do not salute while uncovered. Later, he is seen covered (wearing his uniform cap) while visiting nurse Deborah Solomon (Cheryl Ladd) in sick bay. Naval service personnel remove their covers indoors and are particularly forbidden to wear them in sick bay or a chow hall.

User Reviews

A Movie for the Romantic

A real feel good movie. The ending is the best, just like I would want this kind of movie to end. I saw this movie when it came out in 1984 and I have been looking for a copy, now that I can afford the price. I finally got one off of E-Bay. I enjoyed the action and the romance. It is really a good movie for the person who is tired of the movies coming out today. Cheryl Ladd is one of the most beautiful women in the business, and a terrific actress, Ken Wahl is also a very strong character and the combat scenes are fantastic. I also noticed that R. Lee Ermey is in this movie playing his best character a Marine Gunnery Sargent. If you get the chance find a copy and watch.