Friendly Fire
“In war, the only thing worse than death is not knowing the truth.”
Synopsis
In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by "friendly fire." Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son's death are the subject of this true account film.
Top Cast
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Carol Burnett
Peg Mullen
Ned Beatty
Gene Mullen
Dennis Erdman
Michael E. Mullen
Sherry Hursey
Patricia Mullen
Timothy Hutton
John Mullen
Fanny Spiess
Mary Mullen
Steve Bonino
Cactus
Henry Brown
Cosie Costa
Hilly Hicks
Willis Huddleston
John Hillner
Kevin Hooks
Polk
David Keith
Leroy Hamilton
Mark Montgomery
Dan Shor
Prince
Mark L. Taylor
Capt. Bannock
Bernard Behrens
Dietrich
Jorge Cervera Jr.
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- C.D.B. Bryan, Fay Kanin
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Friendly Fire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- Marble Arch Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
C.D.B. Bryan, Fay Kanin
Leonard Rosenman
Harry J. May
Michael Economou
Martin Starger, Philip Barry Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
David Greene
Director
Harry J. May
Director of Photography
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Michael Economou
Editor
Ernest Misko
Costume Design
Linda Serijan
Costume Design
Philip Barry Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Friendly Fire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Friendly Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Friendly Fire about?
In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by "friendly fire." Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son's death are the subject of this true account film.
Who directed Friendly Fire?
Friendly Fire was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in Friendly Fire?
The principal cast of Friendly Fire includes Carol Burnett, Ned Beatty, Dennis Erdman, Sherry Hursey, Timothy Hutton.
When was Friendly Fire released and how long is it?
Friendly Fire was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Friendly Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Friendly Fire was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is Friendly Fire based on a book or true story?
Friendly Fire is adapted from the following source material: Book: "C.D.B. Bryan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friendly Fire?
Friendly Fire holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).