A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story
Synopsis
In 1966, Iowa native Jim Hamlyn was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served a year-long tour of duty during the heart of the Vietnam War. Using an 8mm camera, Hamlyn - a recipient of the Bronze Star for valor in combat with the U.S. Army 196th Light Infantry Brigade - documented his war experiences. Now, for the first time in television history, Hamlyn's war footage is being released for public broadcast. A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story highlights this never-before-seen footage, along with a rare interview with Hamlyn, to offer a revealing glimpse into the story of one American war veteran, as seen through the lens of his film camera. Featuring a haunting, original score by Joe Maddock, A Bad Deal takes you back in time to relive one of America's most divisive conflicts.
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14/05/2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark St. George
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Hamlyn, Mark St. George
- Original Title
- A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 14/05/2019
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Budget
- $10K
- Production Studios
- WSIU Public Broadcasting
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Mark St. George
Jim Hamlyn, Mark St. George
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Jim Hamlyn
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Mark St. George
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What is A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story about?
In 1966, Iowa native Jim Hamlyn was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served a year-long tour of duty during the heart of the Vietnam War. Using an 8mm camera, Hamlyn - a recipient of the Bronze Star for valor in combat with the U.S. Army 196th Light Infantry Brigade - documented his war experiences. Now, for the first time in television history, Hamlyn's war footage is being released for public broadcast. A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story highlights this never-before-seen footage, along with a rare interview with Hamlyn, to offer a revealing glimpse into the story of one American war veteran, as seen through the lens of his film camera. Featuring a haunting, original score by Joe Maddock, A Bad Deal takes you back in time to relive one of America's most divisive conflicts.
Who directed A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story?
A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story was directed by Mark St. George.
Who stars in A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story?
The principal cast of A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story includes Jim Hamlyn.
When was A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story released and how long is it?
A Bad Deal - My Vietnam War Story was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 27m.