The American War(2018)
Five veterans describe their experiences defeating the most powerful military in the world.
The American War Synopsis
Using obscure archival footage, animated illustrations and interviews, this film tells the story of the Vietnam War from the perspective of five Vietcong veterans: a soldier, an officer, an informant, a guerilla, a My Lai survivor, and the leader of the Long Hair army.
The American War (2018) is a documentary and war film directed by Daniel L. Bernardi, released on March 3, 2018 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Huynh Duc, Huynh Thi Binh, Nguyen Dinh Ngat and Nguyen Thi Nhu Mai.
- Director:
- Daniel L. Bernardi
- Producers:
- Daniel Chein, Carolina Gratianne, Chau Trang Tran
- Cinematographer:
- Andrés Gallegos
- Production:
- El Dorado Films
- Budget:
- $250,000
- Status:
- Released
The American War (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The American War before you stream it.
The American War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Daniel L. Bernardi, produced by Daniel Chein, Carolina Gratianne and Chau Trang Tran.
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The American War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The American War online?
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The American War (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The American War?
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The main cast of The American War (2018) includes Huynh Duc, Huynh Thi Binh, Nguyen Dinh Ngat, Nguyen Thi Nhu Mai and Pham Thi Thao. The film was directed by Daniel L. Bernardi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The American War released?
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The American War was released on March 3, 2018 and runs for 54m.
Is there a trailer for The American War?
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Yes. The official The American War trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.