Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder
Synopsis
During the Vietnam War, Brian Anderson, a young Army medic, is stationed in Saigon. Initially apathetic and self-serving, he eventually has his heart won over by the children at a nearby orphanage where he does volunteer work. At first, a doctor named Katherine Cross has to persuade him to help the children. But soon, Brian willingly puts his career and safety on the line to provide the orphans with the food and medical supplies they need.
Top Cast
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Dennis Christopher
Brian Anderson
Susan Saint James
Katherine Cross
Roger Aaron Brown
Moses Drapper
Robert Englund
Tripper
James Whitmore Jr.
Major Flaherty
Lisa Lu
Sister Marie
Shere Thu Thuy
Sister Hoa
Travis Swords
Allen Atkins
Mai Thi Lien
Anh
Truong Minh Hai
Duc
Ken Metcalfe
Capt. Morris
Marie Ashton
Peggy Dean
Robert Howland
Bugsy Bodell
Paul G. Hensler
Dr. Goldman
Wynne Wicker
Immigration Woman
Paquito Salcedo
Old Man
Ronald Sully
Troy Banks
Tom Joyner
Supply Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Werner
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul G. Hensler
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Sanrio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Werner
Paul G. Hensler
Maurice Jarre
Donald McAlpine
Jack Woods, Barbara Pokras
Terry Ogisu, Walt deFaria, Ken Kawarai, Shintaro Tsuji
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Werner
Director
Paul G. Hensler
Writer
Jack Woods
Editor
Ann Gray Lambert
Costume Design
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Walt deFaria
Producer
Barbara Pokras
Editor
Robert Checchi
Production Design
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder
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What is Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder about?
During the Vietnam War, Brian Anderson, a young Army medic, is stationed in Saigon. Initially apathetic and self-serving, he eventually has his heart won over by the children at a nearby orphanage where he does volunteer work. At first, a doctor named Katherine Cross has to persuade him to help the children. But soon, Brian willingly puts his career and safety on the line to provide the orphans with the food and medical supplies they need.
Who directed Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder?
Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder was directed by Peter Werner.
Who stars in Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder?
The principal cast of Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder includes Dennis Christopher, Susan Saint James, Roger Aaron Brown, Robert Englund, James Whitmore Jr..
When was Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder released and how long is it?
Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder?
Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).