Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder (1982)
During the Vietnam War, Brian Anderson, a young Army medic, is stationed in Saigon. Initially apathetic and self-serving, he eventually has his heart won over by the children at a nearby orphanage where he does volunteer work. At first, a doctor named Katherine Cross has to persuade him to help the children. But soon, Brian willingly puts his career and safety on the line to provide the orphans with the food and medical supplies they need.
Director: Peter Werner
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: May 3, 1982
Cast
- Dennis Christopher - Brian Anderson
- Susan Saint James - Katherine Cross
- Roger Aaron Brown - Moses Drapper
- Robert Englund - Tripper
- James Whitmore Jr. - Major Flaherty
- Lisa Lu - Sister Marie
- Shere Thu Thuy - Sister Hoa
- Travis Swords - Allen Atkins
- Mai Thi Lien - Anh
- Truong Minh Hai - Duc
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Donald McAlpine
Editing: Jack Woods, Barbara Pokras
Production: Sanrio
Country: Japan, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Vietnam War and Its Trauma
Keywords
vietnam war, orphanage, based on true story, orphan
More Films by Director: Peter Werner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder about?
- During the Vietnam War, Brian Anderson, a young Army medic, is stationed in Saigon. Initially apathetic and self-serving, he eventually has his heart won over by the children at a nearby orphanage where he does volunteer work. At first, a doctor named Katherine Cross has to persuade him to help the children. But soon, Brian willingly puts his career and safety on the line to provide the orphans with the food and medical supplies they need.
- Who directed Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder?
- Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder was directed by Peter Werner.
- Who stars in Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder?
- Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder stars Dennis Christopher, Susan Saint James, Roger Aaron Brown, Robert Englund, James Whitmore Jr., Lisa Lu.
- How long is Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder?
- Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder?
- Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder produced?
- Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder was produced in Japan, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder?
- The themes of Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder include: Vietnam War and Its Trauma.