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Firefight (1986 film)

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Firefight
Directed bySheldon Lettich
Written bySheldon Lettich
Produced bySheldon Lettich
StarringBrian Thompson
CinematographyMike Danesky
Edited bySheldon Lettich
Brett Laumann
Music byKevin Bassinson
Release date
  • 1986 (1986)
Running time
20 mins
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Firefight is a 1986 American short film directed by Sheldon Lettich set during the Vietnam War. Lettich was a Vietnam veteran and based the film on his experiences. Lettich originally wrote the story as a stage play Tracers (which had eight authors).[1]

The movie was shot in 1983 over two long weekends at the Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton, California.[2] Post production took several years due to lack of funds. However it was a success and launched his filmmaking career.[3][4]

Premise

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During the Vietnam War a group of marines come under attack.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ "Play about people confronts Vietnam". The Sacramento Bee. 15 July 1985. p. 16.
  2. ^ "Oorah! Action Legend Filmmaker Sheldon Lettich Talks About FIREFIGHT". Far Sighted Blog. 28 March 2003.
  3. ^ "Sheldon Lettich On Directing His Short Film Firefight, Favorite Vietnam War Movie". 411 Mania. 25 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Interview with Director Sheldon Lettich by Marco A. S. Freitas". Tumblr.
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