The American War
“Five veterans describe their experiences defeating the most powerful military in the world.”
Synopsis
Using obscure archival footage, animated illustrations and interviews, this film tells the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of five Vietcong veterans: a soldier, an officer, an informant, a guerilla, a My Lai survivor, and the leader of the Long Hair army.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-31
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Production Budget
$250K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel L. Bernardi
- Original Title
- The American War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 03/03/2018
- Spoken Languages
- Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- El Dorado Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel L. Bernardi
Andrés Gallegos
Daniel Chein
Daniel Chein, Carolina Gratianne, Chau Trang Tran, Daniel L. Bernardi
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel L. Bernardi
Director
Daniel Chein
Producer
Carolina Gratianne
Producer
Chau Trang Tran
Producer
Daniel Chein
Editor
Daniel L. Bernardi
Producer
Andrés Gallegos
Director of Photography
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What is The American War about?
Using obscure archival footage, animated illustrations and interviews, this film tells the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of five Vietcong veterans: a soldier, an officer, an informant, a guerilla, a My Lai survivor, and the leader of the Long Hair army.
Who directed The American War?
The American War was directed by Daniel L. Bernardi.
Who stars in The American War?
The principal cast of The American War includes Huynh Duc, Huynh Thi Binh, Nguyen Dinh Ngat, Nguyen Thi Nhu Mai, Pham Thi Thao.
When was The American War released and how long is it?
The American War was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 54m.