First Kill
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
73 min
Release Date
2001-02-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
7
Michael Herr
Self
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