First Kill
Synopsis
Veterans of the Vietnam War tell about their experiences. The disasters but also the glorious moments of war. The central figure in the documentary is the scenario writer of Full Metal Jacket, Michael Herr. The veterans describe how it felt to kill for the first time and how those feelings still haunt them.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Coco Schrijber
- Screenplay & Story
- Sander Snoep, Coco Schrijber
- Original Score
- Vivian Kubrick
- Original Title
- First Kill
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Lemming Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Coco Schrijber
Sander Snoep, Coco Schrijber
Vivian Kubrick
Boris Gerrets
Department Leadership Roster
Coco Schrijber
Director
Sander Snoep
Writer
Coco Schrijber
Writer
Boris Gerrets
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Kill
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What is First Kill about?
Veterans of the Vietnam War tell about their experiences. The disasters but also the glorious moments of war. The central figure in the documentary is the scenario writer of Full Metal Jacket, Michael Herr. The veterans describe how it felt to kill for the first time and how those feelings still haunt them.
Who directed First Kill?
First Kill was directed by Coco Schrijber.
Who stars in First Kill?
The principal cast of First Kill includes Michael Herr.
When was First Kill released and how long is it?
First Kill was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for First Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First Kill was composed by Vivian Kubrick.