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Still from Welcome Home, Soldier Boys — Welcome Home, Soldier Boys (1971) — Richard ComptonPhotographed by Donald H. Birnkrant

Poster for Welcome Home, Soldier Boys

Richard Compton

Welcome Home, Soldier Boys

English / 1971 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.36/5·328 ratings·102 reviewson Letterboxd
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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 Billingsleyas 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

Welcome Home, Soldier Boys (1971) | Criteria