The War
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Overview
The son of a Vietnam War Veteran must deal with neighborhood bullies as well as his dad's post-traumatic stress disorder while growing up in the deep south in the 1970's.
Genres
- Drama
- War
General Information
Release Date: 1994-11-04
Budget: $0
Revenue: $16
Runtime: 126 min
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