- Actors: Michael J. Fox, Sean Penn, Don Harvey, John C. Reilly, John Leguizamo
- Directors: Brian De Palma
- Writers: Daniel Lang, David Rabe
- Producers: Art Linson, Fred C. Caruso
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Chinese, English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- Release Date: Dec 11 2001
- Run Time: 113 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005R23U
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#29,701 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #12 in DVD > Military & War > Vietnam War
- #30 in DVD > Military & War > Anti-War Films
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Based on a true story, this Brian De Palma film casts Michael J. Fox as a soldier in Vietnam in a squad led by Sean Penn. While on patrol, in the wake of an ambush that has left friends dead, they kidnap and rape a Vietnamese woman--then murder her. But Fox, one of the soldiers who refused to participate in the rape, is so appalled by the killing that he reports it--and finds himself being treated as the villain. Penn is scarily tough as the vindictive soldier and De Palma does a solid job of re-creating the crime, making it a thing of horror. Yet this film never quite connects, despite a strong performance by Fox and a supporting cast that includes John C. Reilly and John Leguizamo. --Marshall Fine
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fox and war,
By Danielle Muller "Shulamith" (Sailing, sailing o'er the deep blue sea :)) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Casualties of War (DVD)
A wonderful DVD, the beginning was a little droll but the movie picked up considerably in the middle. The language is rough, the graphics can get gory, but altogether it is a heartbreaking film. Vietnam at its worst.Michael J. Fox played his part,(as always) to the max, and Sean Penn was not far behind for the evil and crazy leader of the band. Altogether, it's a movie anyone should watch. If not for the truth and final showdown between Fox, and his enemies, but for the wonderful acting and storyline.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beyond the war,
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This review is from: Casualties of War (DVD)
This is one of the most disturbing films I have ever seen. It is a war movie that goes so far beyond war itself that Vietnam almost seems an afterthought. This DVD does not showcase an specific battle or heroic stand, nor does it document any significant persons or events in the war. Rather, the approach of this story is far more basic: what is the relationship between men & women during wartime? Is it different than during peace? What if the woman in question is suspected of being the enemy? What is the typical response of the military hierarchy to an alleged crime? What can be done to minimize the opportunities of military units abusing their power and control? (After all, armies are frequently misogynistic to begin with). Michael J. Fox belongs in a war movie just about as much as Winnie the Pooh is at home in an action movie. However, it is for this very reason that Fox is perfect in this film. This is not a plot that tells of manly men doing manly wartime things. Fox' character is an average-Joe human who is mainly consumed with the notion of getting back home in one piece as opposed to being shipped back in a body bag. On a patrol, his detail (led by the masterful actor Sean Penn) decides to kidnap a Vietnamese girl whom they believe to be VC. They use this premise (misguided or not) to justify their having their way w/her while Fox and the viewer watch helplessly. This is one of the most poignant war movies you will ever see. The issue it addresses is very relevant despite being distasteful. I cringe to think that the episode depicted was hardly an isolated case, whether it be a crime inflicted by the US military or any other standing army in the history of warfare. In sum, this is a jolting reminder to us that warfare and ethics are inherently unhappy bedfellows. What happens in the field should NOT stay in the field.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Casualties of War" is a Masterpiece,
By Timotee (Torrance, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Casualties of War (DVD)
This is the best war movie ever made. "Casualties of War" is an amazing accomplishment by director Brian De Palma. The story of a soldier (Michael J. Fox) who reports his squad for the rape and murder of a Vietnamese woman during Vietnam. He lives in fear and is assumed the enemy for not participating in the heinous acts. The squad leader (Sean Penn) has no moral conscious and his ego gets the best of him. Ving Rhames gave a speech about justice and was extremely right on. You can't beat the system, but when it's to do the right thing, then you must try.
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