Firefight
Synopsis
A squad of Marines on a hilltop in Vietnam calls for a Medevac after a sniper wounds one of them. Before the Medevac helicopter can come down for a landing, the Marines are attacked by a large force of Vietcong. After a brutal battle, resulting in more wounded Marines, they're able to repel the attack, but then the helicopter is hesitant to land.
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Firefight (FULL Movie) - Directed by Sheldon Lettich / Stars Frank Dux, Brian Thompson, Phillip Rhee
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-03-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sheldon Lettich
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheldon Lettich
- Original Score
- Kevin Bassinson
- Original Title
- Firefight
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sheldon Lettich
Sheldon Lettich
Kevin Bassinson
Brett Laumann, Sheldon Lettich
Frank Dux, Sheldon Lettich, Peter DeBear
Department Leadership Roster
Sheldon Lettich
Director
Sheldon Lettich
Writer
Frank Dux
Producer
Sheldon Lettich
Producer
Peter DeBear
Producer
Brett Laumann
Editor
Sheldon Lettich
Editor
John Stewart
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firefight
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What is Firefight about?
A squad of Marines on a hilltop in Vietnam calls for a Medevac after a sniper wounds one of them. Before the Medevac helicopter can come down for a landing, the Marines are attacked by a large force of Vietcong. After a brutal battle, resulting in more wounded Marines, they're able to repel the attack, but then the helicopter is hesitant to land.
Who directed Firefight?
Firefight was directed by Sheldon Lettich.
Who stars in Firefight?
The principal cast of Firefight includes Brian Thompson, Gary Kasper, Phillip Rhee, Simon Rhee, Frank Dux.
When was Firefight released and how long is it?
Firefight was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Firefight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Firefight was composed by Kevin Bassinson.