Review of Casualties of War (1989) by Kyle C — 25 Jan 2009

Penn is amazing in this simple yet deeply affecting and honest account of the Vietnam War.

This review of Casualties of War (1989) was written by Kyle C on 25 Jan 2009.

Casualties of War has generally received positive reviews.

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