Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Dennis Christopher | ... | Brian Anderson | |
Susan Saint James | ... | Katherine Cross | |
Roger Aaron Brown | ... | Moses Drapper | |
Robert Englund | ... | Tripper | |
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James Whitmore Jr. | ... | Major Flaherty |
Lisa Lu | ... | Sister Marie | |
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Shere Thu Thuy | ... | Sister Hoa (as Tu Thuy) |
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Travis Swords | ... | Allen Atkins |
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Mai Thi Lien | ... | Anh |
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Truong Minh Hai | ... | Duc |
Ken Metcalfe | ... | Captain Morris | |
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Marie Ashton | ... | Peggy Dean |
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Robert Howland | ... | Bugsy Bodell |
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Paul G. Hensler | ... | Dr. Goldman |
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Wynne Wicker | ... | Immigration Woman (as Wynne Dieppe) |
During the Vietnam War, Brian Anderson (Dennis Christopher), a young Army medic, is stationed in Saigon. Initially apathetic and self-serving, he eventually has his heart won over by the children at a nearby orphanage where he does volunteer work. At first, a doctor named Katherine Cross (Susan Saint James) has to persuade him to help the children. But soon, Brian willingly puts his career and safety on the line to provide the orphans with the food and medical supplies they need. Written by Helio Guzman
When Seeing This Film At The Tender Age Of 10 I Knew What Death And Dieing Were About. I Just Didn't Understand The Premise Of War And Why Children Needed To Die During The Course Of It. Saw It Almost 8 Years Later And Understood. It's Possibly The Greatest Movie Ever Made And I Personally Believe It Was Robert Englund's Best Role. YES Even Better Than The Nightmare Man Himself. When I Met Mr. Englund I Was The Only Person To Ever Mention This Movie. His Face LIT UP! He Said To Me, "Wow! You're The First Person To Mention THAT Movie! I Thought It Was Forgotten! Mr Englund, I Said, That Movie Is Possibly One Of The Best Tearjerkers Ever. NO WAY It's Being Forgotten! He Signed My Magazine And Was Willing To Talk To Me For A Little While Longer Than Everybody Else. But Like I Said...GREATEST 80s MOVIE!