Memorial Day
"Two Generations. Two Wars. One Story"
Originally released in 2011. Memorial Day is a action/drama film. directed by Sam Fischer.
Starring Jonathan Bennett, James Cromwell, and Jackson Bond
Synopsis
Memorial Day, 1993. When 13-year-old Kyle Vogel discovers the World War II footlocker belonging to his grandfather, Bud, everyone tells Kyle to put it back. Luckily, he ignores them. Although Bud has never talked about the war, he finds himself striking a deal with his grandson: Kyle can pick any three souvenirs, and Bud will tell him the stories behind each one. Memorial Day not only takes us on a journey into Bud's complicated wartime past, but also into Kyle's wartime future. As the two men share parallel experiences in combat, they come to realize how that magical day on the porch shaped both of their lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (76 votes)
Budget
$4.2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jonathan Bennett
as SSGT. Kyle Vogel
James Cromwell
as Bud Vogel
Jackson Bond
as Young Kyle Vogel
Emily Fradenburgh
as Lt. Kelly Tripp
Punnavith Koy
Steven Luke
as Brandt
Charles Hubbell
as Cpt. Tom Marshall
Mary Kay Fortier-Spalding
as Betty Vogel
Scott Eiden
as Pfc. Travis Shane
John Cromwell
as Lieutenant Bud Vogel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,200,000
Production Companies
- Perspective Films
- 185 Trax
- 7th Sense Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Day about?
Memorial Day, 1993. When 13-year-old Kyle Vogel discovers the World War II footlocker belonging to his grandfather, Bud, everyone tells Kyle to put it back. Luckily, he ignores them. Although Bud h...
Who directed Memorial Day?
Memorial Day was directed by Sam Fischer.
How long is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Memorial Day released?
Memorial Day was released on June 6, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Memorial Day?
The main cast of Memorial Day includes Jonathan Bennett, James Cromwell, Jackson Bond, Emily Fradenburgh, Punnavith Koy.