The Walking Dead

"Surviving the streets was just a rehearsal."

1995 1h 28m EN

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Synopsis

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Five young marines on a suicide mission in Vietnam, struggle for survival in a jungle minefield. The mean streets of home did not prepare them for this.

“Surviving the streets was just a rehearsal.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Allen Payne
Cole Evans
Eddie Griffin
Pvt. Hoover Brache
Joe Morton
Sgt. Barkley
Vonte Sweet
Pfc. Joe Brooks
Roger Floyd
Cpl. Pippins
Ion Overman
Shirley Evans
Bernie Mac
Ray
Kyley Jackman
Sandra Evans

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Preston A. Whitmore II
Writers: Preston A. Whitmore II
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, shot by John L. Demps Jr.. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Don Brochu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Allen Payne and Eddie Griffin and Joe Morton carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Surviving the streets was just a rehearsal.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0114888 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 31 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Preston A. Whitmore II directs. John L. Demps Jr. behind the camera. Don Brochu cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
231 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, shot by John L. Demps Jr.. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Don Brochu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Allen Payne and Eddie Griffin and Joe Morton carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Surviving the streets was just a rehearsal.".
7IMDB entry: tt0114888 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 31 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.