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Friendly Fire

The Mullens encounter a web of deceit and misdirection as they investigate the truth behind their son's death in Vietnam.

The true account film tells the story of the Mullen family's relentless pursuit of truth after receiving devastating news that their son Michael was killed in Vietnam by friendly fire in March 1970.

Main Cast

Carol Burnett Peg Mullen

Ned Beatty Gene Mullen

Dennis Erdman

Dennis Erdman Michael E. Mullen

Sherry Hursey Patricia Mullen

Timothy Hutton John Mullen

Fanny Spiess

Fanny Spiess Mary Mullen

Steve Bonino Cactus

Cosie Costa

Hilly Hicks Willis Huddleston

Kevin Hooks Polk

David Keith Leroy Hamilton

Mark Montgomery

Mark Montgomery

Dan Shor Prince

Mark L. Taylor Capt. Bannock

Bernard Behrens Dietrich

Jorge Cervera Jr.

Woody Eney

William Jordan Col. Byron Schindler

Joe Lowry

Joseph G. Medalis

Jack Rader Sgt. Fitzgerald

Vernon Weddle Col. Georgi

Phillip R. Allen Ralph Jenner

Nicolas Coster Carl

Charles Cyphers Tom Loomis

Sierra Pecheur Mrs. Hamilton

Ford Rainey Mr. Hamilton

Jenny Sullivan

Jenny Sullivan Mrs. Bryan

Robert Wahler

Robert Wahler Alan Hulting

Sam Waterston C.D.B. Bryan

Michael Bond

Robert Broyles

Michael Flanagan

Michael Flanagan Father Shimon

Wyatt Knight (uncredited)

Frank Bruno

Frank Bruno (uncredited)

Creators

David Greene Director

Info about Friendly Fire

Studio(s): Marble Arch Productions, American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Originally Released: United States, Nov 09, 1980

Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, War