The Odd Angry Shot
"In Vietnam, the name of the game is survival."
Originally released in 1979. The Odd Angry Shot is a war/action film. directed by Tom Jeffrey.
Starring Graham Kennedy, John Hargreaves, and John Jarratt
Synopsis
A group of Australian SAS regiment soldiers are deployed to Vietnam around 1967/8 and encounter the realities of war, from the numbing boredom of camp life and long range patrols, raids and ambushes where nothing happens, to the the terror of enduring mortar barrages from an unseen enemy. Men die and are crippled in combat by firefights and booby traps, soldiers kill and capture the enemy, gather intelligence and retake ground only to cede it again whilst battling against the bureaucracy and obstinacy of the conventional military hierarchy. In the end they return to civilization, forever changed by their experiences but glad to return to the life they once knew.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (27 votes)
Budget
$600K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $600,000
Production Companies
- New South Wales Film Corp.
- Australian Film Commission
- Samson Productions Pty. Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Odd Angry Shot about?
A group of Australian SAS regiment soldiers are deployed to Vietnam around 1967/8 and encounter the realities of war, from the numbing boredom of camp life and long range patrols, raids and ambushe...
Who directed The Odd Angry Shot?
The Odd Angry Shot was directed by Tom Jeffrey.
How long is The Odd Angry Shot?
The Odd Angry Shot has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Odd Angry Shot released?
The Odd Angry Shot was released on March 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Odd Angry Shot?
The main cast of The Odd Angry Shot includes Graham Kennedy, John Hargreaves, John Jarratt, Bryan Brown, Graeme Blundell.