Paying tribute to the black American combat soldier, this is an earnest, socially conscious film that is neither effective as an actioner nor as a personal drama.
The Walking Dead (1994)
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Reviews Counted:5
Fresh:0
Rotten:5
Average Rating:4.5/10
Runtime: 89 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: The first film to depict the experiences of black soldiers in Vietnam minimizes the issue of race and centers instead on the psychodrama that plays out between a group of five men on a dangerous... The first film to depict the experiences of black soldiers in Vietnam minimizes the issue of race and centers instead on the psychodrama that plays out between a group of five men on a dangerous mission. An uncomfortable mix of inexperienced recruits and jaded veterans travels into enemy territory to rescue the survivors from a P.O.W. camp abandoned by the Viet Cong. Worried that they may not return alive, the five soldiers look back at the events that led them to the jungles of Vietnam. [More]
Starring: Allen Payne, Joe Morton, Eddie Griffin
Starring: Allen Payne, Joe Morton, Eddie Griffin
Director: Preston A. Whitmore
Director: Preston A. Whitmore
Reviews for The Walking Dead
An admirable attempt, but these soldier's stories could be told a whole lot better.
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