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Not a War Story
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Not a War Story

2017-06-30 · 90 min · ★ 4.6

War · Documentary · Action · Comedy

Hollywood collides with a group of veterans who are tired of the typical PTSD and valor-portrayed movies and decide to make an original dark humor zombie apocalypse film all on their own.

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Directors
Tim O'Donnell
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Countries
Iraq, Kuwait, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ross PattersonRoss Patterson
Mat Best
Sean AstinSean Astin
Bryan CallenBryan Callen
Keith DavidKeith David
Dale DyeDale Dye
Brien Chatfield
Steve HoweySteve Howey
Martin KlebbaMartin Klebba
Marcus Luttrell
Jim O'HeirJim O'Heir
Nick Palmisciano
Mindy RobinsonMindy RobinsonSelf
William ShatnerWilliam Shatner
Danny TrejoDanny Trejo
Jessie Wiseman

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