War ·Drama ·Horror · United States of America · 1986 · 1h 37m

Combat Shock

Combat Shock poster
Director
Buddy Giovinazzo
Cast
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
Crew
Stella Varveris — Director of Photography Buddy Giovinazzo — Editor Buddy Giovinazzo — Writer Buddy Giovinazzo — Producer Lloyd Kaufman — Producer
Tagline

Fighting, killing, maiming. Agent Orange and the torture cages were the easy part!

Synopsis

A dangerously disturbed Vietnam veteran struggles with life 15 years after his return home, and slowly falls into insanity from his gritty urban lifestyle.

Trailer Combat Shock — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
vietnampost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)nihilismflashbackpovertydrugsveteranurban decaystaten island, new york cityagent orange
Key Collaborators
Buddy Giovinazzo Director Stella Varveris Director of Photography Buddy Giovinazzo Editor Buddy Giovinazzo Writer Buddy Giovinazzo Producer Lloyd Kaufman Producer
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