Two Vietnam vets search for the strength to face up to their horrific war experiences, but their friendship begins to splinter when one becomes romantically involved with the other's sister.
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Cast verified as complete
| Robert De Niro | ... |
Megs
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| Kathy Baker | ... |
Martha
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| Ed Harris | ... |
Dave
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| Sloane Shelton | ... |
Shirley
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| Ivar Brogger | ... |
Depot Mechanic
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Michael Arkin | ... |
Dispatcher
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Tom Isbell | ... |
Bobby Buckman
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| Kirk Taylor | ... |
Helicopter Gunner
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| Jordan Lund | ... |
Tiny
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| Charles S. Dutton | ... |
Jake
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| Bruce Ramsay | ... |
Corridor Student
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| Jessalyn Gilsig | ... |
His Girlfriend
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| George Gerdes | ... |
Tony
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| Josh Pais | ... |
Rick
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| Lois Dellar | ... |
Cocktail Waitress
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Joel Miller | ... |
Restaurant Couple
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Irene Rauch | ... |
Restaurant Couple
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Paul Hoover | ... |
Upscale Bartender
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Paul Hart | ... |
Potbellied Man
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| Loudon Wainwright III | ... |
Ferretti
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| Brian Delate | ... |
Briggs
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| Walter Massey | ... |
Ed Buckman
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| Elizabeth Franz | ... |
Pru Buckman
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Sal Dominello | ... |
Tuxedo Tailor
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Joseph Grillo | ... |
Florist
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Tim Conover | ... |
'Joe College'
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| Gabrielle Carteris | ... |
College Girl in Bar
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| Madison Arnold | ... |
Sam, Bartender
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| Tom Rack | ... |
William Green
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John Boylan | ... |
Frank, Phys-Ed
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Tanya Tree | ... |
Tanya, his Wife
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Keith Glover | ... |
Soldier
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Michael McCarty | ... |
Landlord (scenesDeleted)
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| John D. Bair | ... |
Basketball Player (uncredited)
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Vincent Lantieri | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Victor Talmadge | ... |
Manager (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Hugh Jones | ... | (as David Jones) |
Written by
| Stephen Metcalfe | ... | (play "Strange Snow") |
| Stephen Metcalfe | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Carol Baum | ... | producer |
| Sandy Gallin | ... | executive producer |
| Kathryn Knowlton | ... | co-producer |
| Bruce S. Pustin | ... | associate producer |
| Robert Schaffel | ... | producer |
Music by
| Bruce Broughton | ... | (original score) |
Cinematography by
| Brian West | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Bloom | ||
Editorial Department
| Claudette Duff | ... | second assistant editor |
| Steve Evans | ... | second assistant editor |
| Josceline Genest | ... | first assistant editor |
| Paul Hodgson | ... | first assistant editor |
| Neil Kelly | ... | second assistant editor |
| Judy Silberstein | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Judy Courtney | ||
| D.L. Newton | ||
| Donna L. Newton | ||
Production Design by
| Edward Pisoni | ||
Art Direction by
| William Barclay | ||
| Serge Jacques | ||
Set Decoration by
| Gilles Aird | ||
| Robert J. Franco | ||
Costume Design by
| Jane Greenwood | ||
Makeup Department
| Steve Atha | ... | hair stylist: Mr. DeNiro / makeup artist: Mr. DeNiro |
| Norman Bryn | ... | additional makeup artist: Connecticut (as Norman J. Bryn) |
| Lori Cace | ... | hair stylist |
| Joan Isaacson | ... | makeup artist |
| Joan Issacson | ... | makeup artist |
| Benjamin Robin | ... | hair stylist: Montreal (as Ben Robin) |
Production Management
| Paul Bujold | ... | unit manager |
| Sandy Gallin | ... | production manager |
| Christopher T. Gerrity | ... | assistant production manager |
| Marty Hornstein | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Gary Jones | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Irene Litinsky | ... | production manager: Montréal |
| Bruce S. Pustin | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Randy N. Barbee | ... | third assistant director |
| Normand Bourgie | ... | third assistant director |
| Everett Creach | ... | second unit director |
| Pedro Gandol | ... | first assistant director: Montréal |
| Madeleine Henrié | ... | second assistant director: Montréal |
| Liz Ryan | ... | second assistant director |
| Albert M. Shapiro | ... | first assistant director (as Albert Shapiro) |
Art Department
| Russell Berg | ... | set dresser: Connecticut |
| Andre Brochu | ... | construction supervisor: Montreal |
| Rejean Brochu | ... | construction supervisor: Montreal |
| Philippe Chevalier | ... | leadman: Montreal |
| Doug Coleman | ... | set dresser: Connecticut |
| Marc Corriveau | ... | property master |
| Michael Curry Sr. | ... | construction supervisor: Connecticut (as Michael Curry) |
| Marc C. De Léry | ... | assistant property master: Montreal |
| Katy Dilkes | ... | master scenic artist: Connecticut (as Kathleen B. Dilkes) |
| John M. Dwyer | ... | leadman: Connecticut (as John Dwyer) |
| Martha Fishkin | ... | set dresser: Connecticut |
| Edward Garzero | ... | master scenic artist |
| Alain Giguère | ... | master scenic artist: Montreal |
| Paul Hotte | ... | property buyer: Montreal |
| Jean Kazemirchuk | ... | property buyer: Montreal |
| Suzanne Labrecque | ... | set designer: Montreal |
| Raymond Larose | ... | draftsman |
| Denis Lemire | ... | set designer: Montreal |
| Glendon Light | ... | set designer: Montreal |
| Daniel E. Mahon | ... | set dresser: Connecticut |
| Mark Peltzer | ... | property master |
| Lise Pharand | ... | art department coordinator: Montreal |
| Steven Purtee | ... | master scenic artist: Connecticut |
| Zoë Sakellaropoulo | ... | assistant to production designer: Montreal (as Zoe Sakellaropoulo) |
| Michele Sommer | ... | assistant property master: Connecticut |
| Catherine Tambini | ... | assistant art director / assistant to production designer: Connecticut |
| Jeffrey Rollins | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gary Alper | ... | sound mixer: Connecticut |
| John Bateman | ... | foley recordist |
| Rick Field | ... | sound assistant: Connecticut |
| Véronique Gabillaud | ... | boom operator |
| Pat Gilbert | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jay M. Harding | ... | re-recording mixer (as Jay Harding) |
| Dominic Lester | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robin O'Donoghue | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Rocky Phelan | ... | foley editor |
| Aaron Rochin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Patrick Rousseau | ... | sound mixer: Montreal |
| David Sharpe | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Don Sharpe | ... | sound editor |
| John J. Stephens | ... | re-recording mixer (as John Stephens) |
| Marc-Jon Sullivan | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| John R. Elliott | ... | special effects (as John Elliott) |
| Jacques Godbout | ... | special effects |
| Richard E. Johnson | ... | special effects (as Richard Johnson) |
| Dan Kirshoff | ... | special effects |
| Joe Monaco | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Simon Dowling | ... | main title designer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Mickey Alzola | ... | stunts |
| Bill Anagnos | ... | stunts |
| Lyle Byrum | ... | stunts |
| Everett Creach | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Don Hewitt | ... | stunts |
| Peter Hock | ... | stunts |
| Scott Howell | ... | stunts |
| Tommy J. Huff | ... | stunt driver |
| Paul M. Lane | ... | stunts (as Paul Lane) |
| Michael Russo | ... | stunts (as Mike Russo) |
| Carey Loftin | ... | stunt driver (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bernard Arseneau | ... | electrician: Montreal |
| Sylvain Bernier | ... | electrician |
| Michel Borduc | ... | camera trainee: Montreal |
| Denise Brassard | ... | clapper loader: Connecticut / second assistant camera |
| Keith Bunting | ... | grip: Connecticut (as Keith Bunting Jr.) |
| Don Cerrone | ... | key grip |
| Maurizio Dotto | ... | assistant camera: "b" camera |
| François Dupéré | ... | key grip |
| David J. Frederick | ... | camera operator: second unit / focus puller: Connecticut |
| Julie Gant | ... | electrician: Connecticut (as Julie A. Gant) |
| Robert Guertin | ... | focus puller: Montreal |
| Pierre Guillard | ... | grip: Montreal |
| René Guillard | ... | best boy electric: Montreal |
| Haddon Hufford | ... | dolly grip: Connecticut |
| Jean-Marc Hébert | ... | gaffer |
| Dan Karlok | ... | electrician: Connecticut (as Daniel Karlok) |
| Jonathan Lumley | ... | gaffer |
| Henry Lynk | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| David Meistrich | ... | camera trainee: Connecticut |
| Andrew Nevard | ... | clapper loader: Montreal |
| Bill Nulan | ... | electrician: Montreal |
| Michael C. Perry | ... | electrician: Connecticut |
| Charles Quinlivan | ... | grip: Connecticut |
| Janet Saetta | ... | best boy electric: Connecticut |
| Steve Sands | ... | still photographer: Connecticut |
| Abe Schrager | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Takashi Seida | ... | still photographer |
| Daniel L. Turrett | ... | camera operator: "a" camera (as Daniel Turrett) |
| Paul Volo | ... | grip: Connecticut |
| Paul Wachter | ... | grip: Connecticut |
| Stephane Wells | ... | grip: Montreal |
| Stephen Wells | ... | best boy grip |
Casting Department
| Sylvia Fay | ... | extras casting |
| Vera Miller | ... | additional casting: Montreal |
| Merri Ann Milwe | ... | additional casting: Connecticut |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| David Charles | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Kevin P. Faherty | ... | wardrobe supervisor: Connecticut |
| Danièle Luger | ... | wardrobe supervisor: Montreal |
| Marie McLaughlin | ... | dresser: Montreal |
| Roseann Milano | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| John Stone | ... | dresser: Montreal |
Location Management
| Jeff Crandell | ... | location scout: Connecticut |
| Michel Pradier | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| David Chackler | ... | music supervisor |
| George Doering | ... | musician |
| Patricia Peck | ... | music editor |
| Armin Steiner | ... | music mixer / music recordist |
| Bruce Broughton | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cornelia 'Nini' Rogan | ... | script supervisor (as Cornelia Rogan) |
Transportation Department
| Jacques Arcouette | ... | picture vehicles coordinator: Montreal (as Jacques Arquette) |
| Victor Labelle | ... | driver |
| Wayne Nelson | ... | transportation coordinator: Connecticut |
| Joe Sanchez | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Patricia J. Amaral | ... | assistant production accountant: Connecticut |
| Janine Anderton | ... | production coordinator |
| Jennifer L. Baker | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Behan | ... | helicopter liaison |
| Trixie Bourne | ... | assistant: Mr. DeNiro (as Trixie Flynn Bourne) |
| Dougal B. Caron | ... | production accountant: Montreal (as Dougal Boone Caron) |
| Albert Cho | ... | production assistant |
| Frederic B. Clark IV | ... | production assistant |
| Greg Crouser | ... | production assistant |
| Mark A. Dixon | ... | production assistant |
| Lorne Dosogne | ... | production assistant |
| Kate Edwards | ... | production assistant |
| Chris Elkins | ... | assistant production accountant: Montreal |
| John Fischer | ... | production assistant |
| Sonja Gerrity | ... | production secretary: Connecticut |
| Jack W. Haddox | ... | production auditor |
| Judy Harris | ... | production assistant |
| Madge Jeffery | ... | caterer |
| Gail Kearns | ... | production office coordinator: Connecticut (as Gail M. Kearns) |
| Jim Kontos | ... | production assistant (as James Kontos) |
| Robert Kosienski Jr. | ... | craft service: Montreal |
| Scott Peterson | ... | craft service: Connecticut |
| Sharon Roesler | ... | assistant to director / assistant to producer |
| Todd Shamock | ... | production assistant |
| James Patrick Whalen Jr. | ... | teamster captain: Connecticut (as James P. Whalen) |
| Steven Woloshen | ... | production assistant (as Steve Woloshen) |
| Dianne E. Collins | ... | publicist: M/S Billings Publicity Ltd. (uncredited) |
| Wendy Kram | ... | development executive (uncredited) |
| Michael Parkhurst | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Alan Potashnick | ... | assistant: Robert De Niro (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- Filmpac Distribution (1989) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Vestron Pictures (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Aquarius TV (2008) (Greece) (tv)
- Beyond Home Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (DVD)
- Cinéma Plus Vidéo (1989) (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2001) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Filmpac Home Video (1990) (Australia) (VHS)
- Force Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Gativideo (Argentina) (video)
- Great Movies (2009) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1990) (United States) (tv)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1990) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Starlight (1991) (Germany) (VHS)
- Top Tape (Brazil) (video)
- Trimark Home Video (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- A & R Brochu Construction (set construction company)
- Andrea Jaffe (publicity)
- Canada Dry Corp. (special thanks)
- Cidem-Cinema, Montreal (special thanks)
- City of Montreal (special thanks)
- Connecticut Army National Guard (special thanks)
- Damson Studios (titles and opticals)
- Department of Defense (special thanks)
- Elite Productions (additional casting)
- J-D-C America Inc. (camera equipment provided by)
- Jacknife Production Contractors (production services)
- Lee Lighting America (lighting)
- Lorimar Telepictures (music recorded at)
- M/S Billings Publicity Ltd. (publicity)
- Men of the New Haven Grays, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry (special thanks)
- Movieland Caterers (catering)
- National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET) (acknowledgement)
- Nutmeg International Truck Inc. (special thanks)
- Panavision (special thanks)
- Rogers & Cowan/PMK (special thanks)
- Subaru of America (special thanks)
- Sylvia Fay Casting (additional casting)
- Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting (extras casting)
- T.A.B. Inc. (negative cutting)
- TVC Laboratories (dailies)
- The 106th Air Rescue & Recovery Group (special thanks)
- Tomasetti Distributors (special thanks)
- Twentieth Century-Fox Studios, Hollywood (music recorded at)
- Twickenham Film Studios (music recorded at)
- Unique Product Placement (special thanks)
- United States Air Force (special thanks)
- United States National Guard (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister, with whom he lives, when she becomes romantically involved with the Army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle they both survived.
Written by Keith Loh |
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| Taglines | No matter how hard you try...he will always be the best friend you ever had. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $10,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Originally set to be a starring vehicle for Jeff Bridges. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in New York Stories/Farewell to the King/Lean on Me/Out Cold (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Beat Me Up See more » |
| Quotes |
Dave:
There was a guy, Bobby. There was another guy, Megs... and the three of us were friends. I loved those two guys like they were my brothers. Bobby was the smart one. Megs was the crazy one. And... me... I was the scared one. Bobby talked to you... he'd talk to you... sports, books, girls. Bobby said that certain girls, they glowed. And when, when they touched you... you weren't scared or tired. When they just stood next to you, you weren't confused. Bobby said someday we'd all find girls like that and then finally things would make sense... just because you were with them. Bobby said that would happen to us all. Because we, uh, because we - all of us - we deserved it. See more » |