Review of Casualties of War (1989) by Thomas B — 07 Jul 2012

Michael J. Fox saves this from being a procedural 80s Vietnam story that isn't Platoon.

This review of Casualties of War (1989) was written by Thomas B on 07 Jul 2012.

Casualties of War has generally received positive reviews.

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