A Face of War (1968)

Director:

Eugene S. Jones

Stars:

Michael Mileham

1 win.

Cast

Uncredited cast:
Michael Mileham	...	Himself (uncredited)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

dog | fire | crying | birth | puppy | 

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Taglines:

Filmed Under Fire in Viet Nam!

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Genres:

Documentary | War

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 May 1968 (USA)

Also Known As:

I tragodia tou Vietnam

Filming Locations:

Da Nang, Vietnam

Company Credits

Production Co:

ESJ Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

72 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

User Reviews

Incredible war footage

This gritty B&W early footage of a Marine company is some of the most intense war footage I've ever seen. The sometimes dark and erratic footage conveys the confusion of war far better than the overproduced documentaries that followed.

Following a Marine company into an ambush, complete with hectic radio transmissions calling for medivac, there are scenes showing medics treating sick and wounded Vietnamese civilians and helping a young woman give birth. A great dichotomy.

This was filmed when there was still hope for victory, militarily, as well as in the "hearts and minds" of the civilian population.

The film has a genuine surrealistic quality to it; e.g., a flame throwing tank torching an empty village seems not of this world.

This film is an absolute must for anyone interested in the Vietnam War.