Coming Out Under Fire
“It is World War II and the United States military begins to persecute homosexual soldiers for being "sex perverts" and "mentally ill"”
Synopsis
A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.
Top Cast
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Salome Jens
Narrator (voice)
Phillis Abry
Self - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps
David Barrett
Self - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy
Sarah Davis
Self - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES
Herbert Greenspan
Self - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy (as Dr. Herbert Greenspan)
Bruce Lee
Self - Intelligence Clerk, U.S. Army Air Corps
Marvin Liebman
Self - Special Services, U.S. Army Air Corps
Stuart Loomis
Self - Psychological Assistant, U.S. Army
Tom Reddy
Self - Special Services, U.S. Marine Corps
Alan Bergreen
Additional Voice (voice)
Victoria Hochberg
Additional Voice (voice)
Burr Middleton
Additional Voice (voice)
Rick Watts
Additional Voice (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Dong
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Bérubé, Arthur Dong
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Coming Out Under Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- DeepFocus Productions Inc., ITVS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Dong
Allan Bérubé, Arthur Dong
Mark Adler
Stephen Lighthill
Veronica Selver
Arthur Dong
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Dong
Director
Arthur Dong
Writer
Allan Bérubé
Writer
Arthur Dong
Producer
Mark Adler
Original Music Composer
Stephen Lighthill
Director of Photography
Veronica Selver
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Coming Out Under Fire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coming Out Under Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coming Out Under Fire about?
A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.
Who directed Coming Out Under Fire?
Coming Out Under Fire was directed by Arthur Dong.
Who stars in Coming Out Under Fire?
The principal cast of Coming Out Under Fire includes Salome Jens, Phillis Abry, David Barrett, Sarah Davis, Herbert Greenspan.
When was Coming Out Under Fire released and how long is it?
Coming Out Under Fire was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Coming Out Under Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coming Out Under Fire was composed by Mark Adler.