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Combat Shock (1984)

R 85 min  -  Drama | War | Horror  -   14 May 1986 (USA)
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A dangerously disturbed Vietnam veteran struggles with life 15 years after his return home, and slowly falls into insanity from his gritty urban lifestyle.

Director:

Buddy Giovinazzo

Writer:

Buddy Giovinazzo

Stars:

Rick Giovinazzo, Veronica Stork and Mitch Maglio
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rick Giovinazzo Rick Giovinazzo ...
Frankie Dunlan (as Ricky Giovinazzo)
Veronica Stork Veronica Stork ...
Cathy Dunlan
Mitch Maglio Mitch Maglio ...
Paco - Gang Leader
Asaph Livni Asaph Livni ...
Labo - Gang Member
Nick Nasta Nick Nasta ...
Morbe - Gang Member
Michael Tierno Michael Tierno ...
Mike - Junkie
Arthur Saunders Arthur Saunders ...
Pimp
Lori Labar Lori Labar ...
Lead Prostitute / Vietnamese Woman
Jim Cooney Jim Cooney ...
Interogating GI
Ray Pinero Ray Pinero ...
Welfare Worker
Leo Lunney Leo Lunney ...
Frankie's Father
Eddie Pepitone ...
Terry - Strung-Out Junkie (as Ed Pepitone)
Martin Blank Martin Blank ...
Doctor
Bob Mireau Bob Mireau ...
Security Guard
Tom Desantis Tom Desantis ...
Man Behind Frankie
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Storyline

Frankie is a war vet whose life sucks. He has no money, a nagging wife, junkie friends, and a deformed baby. This is the story of one day in his pathetic post-war life. Written by Josh Pasnak <chainsaw@intouch.bc.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Vietnam | Veteran | Vietnam Veteran | Rage | Main Character Dies  | See more »

Taglines:

Fighting, killing, maiming. Agent orange and the torture cages were the easy part!...

Genres:

Drama | War | Horror

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site | Official site for the - anniversary DVD | See more »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Powojenny szok See more »

Filming Locations:

Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

2000 A.D. Productions, Troma Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Norway:  | USA: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Frankie inspects the revolver drum magazine after loading it, some of the cartridges have a dent in the primer made by a firing pin, meaning that they've already been fired. See more »

Quotes

Cathy Dunlan: Taste it!
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Connections

Referenced in The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989) See more »