Summaries

Frank Coleman is a Vietnam veteran dying from cancer brought on by exposure to the defoliant chemical Agent Orange which he turns to Maude DeVictor, a Veterans Administration benefits counselor who teams up with Coleman to fight a lopsided batted against the bureaucratic system for its cover up of the possible dangers of Agent Orange.—Anonymous

Vietnam veteran Frank Coleman is suffering with cancer after his exposure to the poisonous chemical Agent Orange. To publicize the chemical's dangerous effects, Frank enlists the help of Maude DeVictor, a Veterans Administration counselor. Despite the cover-up surrounding Agent Orange, which threatens to silence Frank and Maude, the partners refuse to back down until the government guarantees full compensation for afflicted veterans.—Jwelch5742

Details

Keywords
  • cia central intelligence agency
  • wheelchair
  • man wears a swimsuit
  • pay phone
  • man wears underwear
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Nov 9, 1986
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Production companies ITC Entertainment Group Blue André Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 2h
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

A film version of the story behind one woman's search for the truth of the use of herbicides, especially Agent Orange, in the Vietnam war.

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