In the midst of the Vietnam War, a young soldier finds himself face to face with a moral dilemma when his comrades kidnap and brutalize a defenseless Vietnamese girl. As he struggles to reconcile his sense of duty with his personal values, he must confront the harsh realities of war and the dark side of human nature. This powerful drama features gripping performances from Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn, who bring depth and nuance to their roles as soldiers grappling with the horrors of combat. The film is based on a true story that shook the nation, raising questions about the ethics of war and its impact on those involved. Will this young soldier find a way to stand up for what's right in a world gone mad?

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Casualties of War include Schindler's List, The Killing Fields, Gettysburg, Glory, Fat Man & Little Boy, Henry V.

Casualties of War was released in theaters on August 18, 1989.