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Welcome Home, Soldier Boys

English • 1971 • 1h 31m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Richard Compton

Synopsis

Danny, Shooter, Fatback, and the Kid. They learned a trade in the army. Killing.

Included in
May 2021
Position 91
Included in
After the War
Position 7

Credits

Crew

DirectorRichard Compton

WriterGuerdon Trueblood

CinematographerDonald H. Birnkrant

EditorPatrick Kennedy

ProducerMarvin Schwartz

Cast

Joe Don Bakeras Danny

Paul Kosloas Shooter

Elliott Streetas Fatback

Alan Vintas Kid

Jennifer Billingsley

Welcome Home, Soldier Boys (1971) | Criteria

as Broad

Billy Green Bushas Sheriff

Geoffrey Lewisas Francis Rapture

Francine Yorkas Lydia

Timothy Scottas Mike

Lonny Chapmanas Danny's Father

Beach Dickersonas Used Car Salesman

Luanne Robertsas Charlene