Combat Shock(1986)
Fighting, killing, maiming. Agent Orange and the torture cages were the easy part!
Combat Shock Synopsis
A dangerously disturbed Vietnam veteran struggles with life 15 years after his return home, and slowly falls into insanity from his gritty urban lifestyle.
Combat Shock (1986) is a war, drama and horror film directed by Buddy Giovinazzo, released on May 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Rick Giovinazzo, Veronica Stork, Mitch Maglio and Asaph Livni. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
- Director:
- Buddy Giovinazzo
- Writers:
- Buddy Giovinazzo
- Producers:
- Buddy Giovinazzo, Lloyd Kaufman
- Cinematographer:
- Stella Varveris
- Production:
- Troma Entertainment, 2000 A.D. Productions
- Budget:
- $40,000
- Status:
- Released
Combat Shock (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Combat Shock before you stream it.
Combat Shock Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Rick Giovinazzo
Rick Giovinazzo
as Frankie Dunlan (as Ricky Giovinazzo)
- Veronica Stork
Veronica Stork
as Cathy Dunlan
- Mitch Maglio
Mitch Maglio
as Paco - Gang Leader
- Asaph Livni
Asaph Livni
as Labo - Gang Member
- Nick Nasta
Nick Nasta
as Morbe - Gang Member
- Michael Tierno
Michael Tierno
as Mike - Junkie
- Arthur Saunders
Arthur Saunders
as Pimp
- Lori Labar
Lori Labar
as Lead Prostitute / Vietnamese Woman
- Jim Cooney
Jim Cooney
as Interogating GI
- Ray Pinero
Ray Pinero
as Welfare Worker
- Leo Lunney
Leo Lunney
as Frankie's Father
Eddie Pepitone
as Terry - Strung-Out Junkie (as Ed Pepitone)
Key crew
Directed by Buddy Giovinazzo, written by Buddy Giovinazzo, produced by Buddy Giovinazzo and Lloyd Kaufman.
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Combat Shock Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 83 ratings.
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Combat Shock – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Combat Shock online?
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Combat Shock (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Combat Shock?
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The main cast of Combat Shock (1986) includes Rick Giovinazzo, Veronica Stork, Mitch Maglio, Asaph Livni and Nick Nasta. The film was directed by Buddy Giovinazzo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Combat Shock released?
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Combat Shock was released on May 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Combat Shock worth watching?
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Combat Shock (1986) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Combat Shock?
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Yes. The official Combat Shock trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.