Movie
Friendly Fire
In war, the only thing worse than death is not knowing the truth.
In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by "friendly fire." Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son's death are the subject of this true account film.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Friendly Fire was released April 22, 1979. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by "friendly fire." Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son's death are the subject of this true account film.
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Cast
Carol BurnettPeg Mullen
Ned BeattyGene Mullen
Dennis ErdmanMichael E. Mullen
Sherry HurseyPatricia Mullen
Timothy HuttonJohn Mullen
Steve BoninoCactusCredits
- Directed by
- David Greene
- Written by
- Fay Kanin
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Marble Arch Productions
ABCUnited States