Phantom Soldiers

original title:
Phantom Soldiers
other titles:
(Phantom Soldiers - Armee im Schatten)
country / year of production:
USA / 1987
original length:
95 min. , color
premiere:
April 1989 (GER)
genre:
action
based on:
director:
Teddy Page
film script:
Jim Gaines
producer:
Joy Tunners
cinematographer:
Vittorio Anders
editor:
Edgar Vincent
composer:
cast (role):
Max Thayer (Daniel Custer) , Jack Yates (Col. Hammer) , Corwin Sperry (Michael Custer) , Jim Gaines (Red Legs) , Richard King (KY) , Max Thayer , Jack Yates , Corwin Sperry , Jim Gaines , Richard King
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plot synopsis:
The film takes place during war in Vietnam and deals with a special unit and the head Michael Custer. The soldiers are attacked and killed by a mysterious unit. Just three of them survive and are taken as hostages. Daniel Custer, Michaels brother, travels to Vietnam and tries to free the hostages from the "phantom soldiers". On his mission he also uncovers their secret. They work for the Russian army and are supposed to hinder the American troops in their work.
keywords:
special forces , jungle , friends on opposite sides , captivity , mercenaries , communism
war:
Vietnam War (1946-1975)
literature:
Nicole Weigel-Klinck. Die Verarbeitung des Vietnam-Traumas im US-amerikanischen Spielfilm seit 1968. Alfeld/Leine: Coppi-Verl., 1996.
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