The Odd Angry Shot (1979)

Name: The Odd Angry Shot
Genre: War, Action, Comedy
Released: 1979
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Graham Kennedy, John Hargreaves, John Jarratt, Bryan Brown, Graeme Blundell

1h 32m Australia

War Action Comedy

Plot

Set against the backdrop of Vietnam in the late 1960s, a group of Australian SAS soldiers faces the stark realities of war. Their journey oscillates between the monotony of camp life and the chaos of ambushes and mortar attacks from hidden foes. As they navigate life-threatening encounters, grapple with the loss of comrades, and confront the challenges posed by military bureaucracy, their resilience is tested. Ultimately, these men return home, profoundly transformed by their harrowing experiences, yet relieved to reconnect with the familiar comforts of civilian life.

Cast

Graham Kennedy John Hargreaves John Jarratt Bryan Brown Graeme Blundell Richard Moir Peter Drouyn Ian Gilmour Graham Rouse Tony Barry John Allen Brandon Burke John Fitzgerald Mike Harris Johnny Garfield