Friendly Fire(1980)
In war, the only thing worse than death is not knowing the truth.
Friendly Fire Synopsis
In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by "friendly fire." Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son's death are the subject of this true account film.
Friendly Fire (1980) is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by David Greene, released on November 9, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 27m. It stars Carol Burnett, Ned Beatty, Dennis Erdman and Sherry Hursey. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- David Greene
- Writers:
- C.D.B. Bryan, Fay Kanin
- Producers:
- Philip Barry Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Harry J. May
- Composer:
- Leonard Rosenman
- Production:
- Marble Arch Productions, ABC
- Status:
- Released
Friendly Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carol Burnett
as Peg Mullen
Ned Beatty
as Gene Mullen
Dennis Erdman
as Michael E. Mullen
Sherry Hursey
as Patricia Mullen
Timothy Hutton
as John Mullen
- Fanny Spiess
Fanny Spiess
as Mary Mullen
Steve Bonino
as Cactus
- Henry Brown
Henry Brown
- Cosie Costa
Cosie Costa
Hilly Hicks
as Willis Huddleston
John Hillner
Kevin Hooks
as Polk
Key crew
Directed by David Greene, written by C.D.B. Bryan and Fay Kanin, produced by Philip Barry Jr..
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Friendly Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Friendly Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Friendly Fire online?
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Friendly Fire (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Friendly Fire?
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The main cast of Friendly Fire (1980) includes Carol Burnett, Ned Beatty, Dennis Erdman, Sherry Hursey and Timothy Hutton. The film was directed by David Greene. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Friendly Fire released?
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Friendly Fire was released on November 9, 1980 and runs for 2h 27m.
Is Friendly Fire worth watching?
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Friendly Fire (1980) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.