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Prisoner of War (AKA: Ballad of a Green Beret)

Synopsis

Bo Gritz should be an all American Hero. The most decorated Green Beret from the Vietnam era, the man upon whom both John Rambo and Colonel Kurtz from 'Apocalypse Now' were based, he served his country with loyalty and valour, killing over 400 men in the process and gaining national fame through his exploits. Today, he lives in a trailer in Sandy Valley Nevada, discredited, unable to sleep at night and estranged from his children. What went wrong?

This film follows Bo on his last mission, a mission to save a young boys life, a mission to uncover some meaning from his own life, a mission to stop the nightmares.

Details

Year
2010
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 mins
Format
HD
Director
Andrea Zimmerman, Benjamin Turner
Producer
Gabe Turner
Co-Producer
Gabe Turner
Editor
Benjamin Turner
Director of Photography
Taina Rosenthal
Sound
Met Post
Composer
Pascal Bideau
Principal cast
Lt Col James Bo Gritz

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Fulwell 73 Ltd

1 Belsize Crescent
London NW3 5QY
UK

T +44 (0)203 230 0051

contact@fulwell73.com

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