

Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?
2026-09-11 · 116 min · ★ 7.2
Vietnam veteran Allen Nelson returns with severe PTSD, winding up on the streets before crossing paths with Dr. Daniels of the Veterans Affairs who sets about trying to help him.
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- Directors
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Production companies
- Kino Films, Kinoshita Group, Cross Media International, J&B Entertainment, Chánh Phương Films
- Countries
- Japan, United States of America, Vietnam
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Rodney HicksAllen Nelson
Geoffrey RushDr. Daniels
Tatyana AliLinda Nelson
Lily FrankyKuroi
Ian MacGillivrayRainman
Natalie JacobsDiane
Johnny SerretSupermarket Clerk
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