Combat Shock
Fighting, killing, maiming. Agent Orange and the torture cages were the easy part!
1986 · 1h 37m · R
Drama, Horror, War
Directed by
Buddy Giovinazzo
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Combat Shock
Overview
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 and cast
- Buddy Giovinazzo Director
- Rick Giovinazzo as Frankie Dunlan (as Ricky Giovinazzo)
- Veronica Stork as Cathy Dunlan
- Mitch Maglio as Paco - Gang Leader
- Asaph Livni as Labo - Gang Member
- Nick Nasta as Morbe - Gang Member
- Michael Tierno as Mike - Junkie
- Arthur Saunders as Pimp
- Lori Labar as Lead Prostitute / Vietnamese Woman
- Jim Cooney as Interogating GI
- Ray Pinero as Welfare Worker
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