My Old Man's Place(1971)
His love was hate, his passion was violence
Two soldiers return from Vietnam with serious PTSD. They decide to go for a couple of days to a peaceful farm owned by the father of one of the men. A psychotic sergeant who also did tours in Nam, joins them. Personalities clash hard.
Movie: My Old Man's Place
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Walter Pell
Sgt. Martin Flood
Jimmy Pilgrim
Trubee Pell
Helen
Dr. Paul
Sheriff Coleman
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Overview
Two soldiers return from Vietnam with serious PTSD. They decide to go for a couple of days to a peaceful farm owned by the father of one of the men. A psychotic sergeant who also did tours in Nam, joins them. Personalities clash hard.
Release Date
1971-06-29
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6.833
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
His love was hate, his passion was violence
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English
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