Purple Hearts
“Dr. Don Jardian. Age: 29. Surgeon. Drafted. Vietnam. Nothing could have prepared him for the danger, the fear, the violence ... or the woman.”
Synopsis
A Navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love while serving in Vietnam during the war. Their affection for one another provides a striking contrast to the violence of warfare.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-22
Top Cast
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Ken Wahl
Don Jardian
Cheryl Ladd
Deborah Solomon
Stephen Lee
Wizard
Annie McEnroe
Hallaway
Paul McCrane
Brenner
Cyril O'Reilly
Zuma
David Harris
Hanes
Hillary B. Smith
Jill (as Hillary Bailey)
R. Lee Ermey
Gunny
Drew Snyder
Lt. Col. Larimore
Lane Smith
Cmdr. Markel
Helen McNeely
Chief of Nursing
Henry Strzalkowski
Bit Part (uncredited)
Rick Natkin
Hospital MP
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Natkin, Sidney J. Furie
- Original Score
- Robert Folk
- Original Title
- Purple Hearts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- The Ladd Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney J. Furie
Rick Natkin, Sidney J. Furie
Robert Folk
Jan Kiesser
George Grenville
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Natkin
Writer
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Sidney J. Furie
Writer
George Grenville
Editor
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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1980
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Hearts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Purple Hearts about?
A Navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love while serving in Vietnam during the war. Their affection for one another provides a striking contrast to the violence of warfare.
Who directed Purple Hearts?
Purple Hearts was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in Purple Hearts?
The principal cast of Purple Hearts includes Ken Wahl, Cheryl Ladd, Stephen Lee, Annie McEnroe, Paul McCrane.
When was Purple Hearts released and how long is it?
Purple Hearts was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Purple Hearts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Purple Hearts was composed by Robert Folk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Purple Hearts?
Purple Hearts holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).