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Cease Fire

Cease Fire

Cease Fire

Cease Fire

The war that would not end...

1985•1h 37m•

★6.5(4 ratings)

Drama

Overview

Tim Murphy is a Vietnam Vet. When he loses his job he starts to relive all the pain and horror of his time in Vietnam. The stresses and strains nearly destroy his marriage and his family. Only after joining a veterans' therapy group does Tim find relief from his nightmares. With the support of his fellow vets and the love of his wife, Tim recovers. Written by Pfyre Caidmon

Director

Writers

George Fernandez

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Main Cast

Don Johnson

Don Johnson

Tim Murphy

Lisa Blount

Lisa Blount

Paula Murphy

Robert F. Lyons

Robert F. Lyons

Luke

Charles P. Harris

Charles P. Harris

Vietnam Veteran Support Group Member

John Archie

John Archie

Rafer

Richard Chaves

Richard Chaves

Badman

Dan Fitzgerald

Dan Fitzgerald

Employment Manager

Andrew Garrett

Andrew Garrett

Baby

Jorge Gil

Jorge Gil

Sanchez

Chris Noel

Chris Noel

Wendy

Christine Page

Christine Page

Unemployment Clerk

Rick Richards

Rick Richards

Robbs

Full Crew

Direction

Director: David Nutter

Writing

Writer: George Fernandez

Production

Executive Producer: Ed Fernandez
Associate Producer: Richard Styles
Producer: William Grefé
Associate Producer: Ralph Clemente
Production Manager: Dean Gates
Executive Producer: George Fernandez

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Gary Fry

Editing

Editor: Julio C. Chávez

Keywords

vietnam veteranvietnamnightmaresupport group

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The war that would not end..."

#2

The runtime is 97 minutes (1h 37m).

#3

The film was directed by David Nutter.

#4

The screenplay was written by George Fernandez.

#5

The score was composed by Gary Fry.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0088892.

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Rating

6.5/10

Good

4 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Cease Fire

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Double Helix Films