Overview
Two best friends are pitted against each other when a new girl comes to town, matters are further complicated when they enlist together in the U S Army to fight in the Persian Gulf War, the men and their unit captured by Iraqi forces and must work together with other prisoners of war to escape...
Director and cast
- Monré Aucamp as John McDaniels
- Maxine Classen as Doreen
- Gerald Copeland as Matthew Trillo
- Sharne Crezwill as Hector's daughter
- Basil Dadswell as John's mom boyfriend
- Kyle Ryan Diffenthal as Frank Donaldson
- Mark Eifler as Racist cowboy
- Zayne Emam as Shaving Iraqi
- Edwin Gagiano as Ryan Temple
- Ria Kotze as John's Mom
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