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
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Dennis Christopher as Brian Anderson |
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Susan Saint James as Katherine Cross |
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Roger Aaron Brown as Moses Drapper |
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Robert Englund as Tripper |
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James Whitmore Jr. as Major Flaherty |
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Lisa Lu as Sister Marie |
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Shere Thu Thuy as Sister Hoa |
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Travis Swords as Allen Atkins |
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Mai Thi Lien as Anh |
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Truong Minh Hai as Duc |
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Ken Metcalfe as Capt. Morris |
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Marie Ashton as Peggy Dean |
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Robert Howland as Bugsy Bodell |
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Paul G. Hensler as Dr. Goldman |
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Wynne Wicker as Immigration Woman |
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Paquito Salcedo as Old Man |
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Ronald Sully as Troy Banks |
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Tom Joyner as Supply Sergeant |
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Ronald Orso as Michael Washington |
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Peter Werner as Dr. Werner (uncredited) |
| Directing | Peter Werner | Director |
| Writing | Paul G. Hensler | Writer |
| Editing | Jack Woods | Editor |
| Production | Terry Ogisu | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ann Gray Lambert | Costume Design |
| Sound | Maurice Jarre | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Paul G. Hensler | Co-Producer |
| Production | Walt deFaria | Producer |
| Editing | Barbara Pokras | Editor |
| Production | Marie Ashton | Casting |
| Production | Ken Kawarai | Executive Producer |
| Art | Robert Checchi | Production Design |
| Camera | Donald McAlpine | Director of Photography |
| Production | Shintaro Tsuji | Executive Producer |