Unnatural Causes
Synopsis
Frank Coleman is a Vietnam veteran dying from cancer brought on by exposure to the defoliant chemical Agent Orange which he turns to Maude DeVictor, a Veterans Administration benefits counselor who teams up with Coleman to fight a lopsided batted against the bureaucratic system for its cover up of the possible dangers of Agent Orange.
Top Cast
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John Ritter
Frank Coleman
Alfre Woodard
Maude DeVictor
Patti LaBelle
Jeanette Thompson
John Vargas
Nando Sanchez
Frederick Allen
Kid
Richard Anthony Crenna
Soldier
Frank Pellegrino
Raul
Jonathan Welsh
Dr. Lester
Luba Goy
Rena
John Sayles
Lloyd
Roger Steffens
Golub
Richard Yearwood
Vincent
Dee McCafferty
Eddie
Leslie Carlson
Bob
Eugene Clark
Roberts
Ernest Perry Jr.
Hand
Sean McCann
Clark
Bob Warner
Tex
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles, Martin M. Goldstein, Stephen Doran, Robert Jacobs
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- Unnatural Causes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
John Sayles, Martin M. Goldstein, Stephen Doran, Robert Jacobs
Charles Fox
Larry Pizer
Paul LaMastra
Blue André
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Pritchard
Production Design
Lamont Johnson
Director
John Sayles
Writer
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Paul LaMastra
Editor
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Blue André
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unnatural Causes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Unnatural Causes about?
Frank Coleman is a Vietnam veteran dying from cancer brought on by exposure to the defoliant chemical Agent Orange which he turns to Maude DeVictor, a Veterans Administration benefits counselor who teams up with Coleman to fight a lopsided batted against the bureaucratic system for its cover up of the possible dangers of Agent Orange.
Who directed Unnatural Causes?
Unnatural Causes was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in Unnatural Causes?
The principal cast of Unnatural Causes includes John Ritter, Alfre Woodard, Patti LaBelle, John Vargas, Frederick Allen.
When was Unnatural Causes released and how long is it?
Unnatural Causes was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Unnatural Causes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unnatural Causes was composed by Charles Fox.