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Combat Shock

1986-05-01 · 97 min · ★ 6.4

War · Drama · Horror

A dangerously disturbed Vietnam veteran struggles with life 15 years after his return home, and slowly falls into insanity from his gritty urban lifestyle.

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Directors
Buddy Giovinazzo
Production companies
Troma Entertainment, 2000 A.D. Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 40,000

Top Cast

Rick GiovinazzoFrankie Dunlan (as Ricky Giovinazzo)
Veronica StorkCathy Dunlan
Mitch MaglioPaco - Gang Leader
Asaph LivniLabo - Gang Member
Nick NastaMorbe - Gang Member
Michael TiernoMike - Junkie
Arthur SaundersPimp
Lori LabarLead Prostitute / Vietnamese Woman
Jim CooneyInterogating GI
Ray PineroWelfare Worker
Leo LunneyFrankie's Father
Eddie PepitoneEddie PepitoneTerry - Strung-Out Junkie (as Ed Pepitone)
Martin BlankDoctor
Bob MireauSecurity Guard
Tom DesantisTom DesantisMan Behind Frankie
Nancy ZawadaGirl on Motorcycle
Brendan TesorieroWeird Guy
Buddy GiovinazzoBuddy GiovinazzoSocial Worker (as Carmine Giovinazzo)
Mary CristadoroMary - Mugging Victim
Dean MercilPasserby

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