Combat Shock
1986, English. Directed by Buddy Giovinazzo.
Fighting, killing, maiming. Agent Orange and the torture cages were the easy part!
A dangerously disturbed Vietnam veteran struggles with life 15 years after his return home, and slowly falls into insanity from his gritty urban lifestyle.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Buddy GiovinazzoDirector
- 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 PepitoneTerry - Strung-Out Junkie (as Ed Pepitone)
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Buddy Giovinazzo
- Budget
- $40K
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Combat Shock: quick answers
Is Combat Shock worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Combat Shock?
Combat Shock runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Combat Shock have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Combat Shock. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Combat Shock suitable for kids?
Combat Shock is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Combat Shock?
Combat Shock is streaming 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, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
What movies are like Combat Shock?
If you liked Combat Shock, try The Deer Hunter, Jacob's Ladder, Born on the Fourth of July.
Who directed Combat Shock?
Combat Shock (1986) was directed by Buddy Giovinazzo and stars Rick Giovinazzo, Veronica Stork, Mitch Maglio.