Casualties Of War [Extended Cut]

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Casualties of War is a 1989 war drama directed by Brian De Palma that examines the moral complexities of combat during the Vietnam War. Michael J. Fox stars as a soldier who finds himself isolated from his own squad after they kidnap a female villager. The film, based on Daniel Lang’s account and adapted by David Rabe, delves into the psychological toll of atrocity and the struggle between conscience and loyalty in the chaos of war. Sean Penn and Don Harvey round out the cast in this unflinching exploration of how conflict corrupts those caught within it.

This is a single-disc DVD release from Columbia Pictures with a runtime of one hour and fifty-three minutes, rated R for violence and language. The extended cut offers an expanded look at De Palma’s vision of this difficult subject matter. Grab this used copy and own a powerful examination of warfare’s human cost.