Firefight (1986 film) explained

Firefight
Director:	Sheldon Lettich
Producer:	Sheldon Lettich
Starring:	Brian Thompson
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Firefight is a 1986 American short film directed by Sheldon Lettich set during the Vietnam War. Lettich was a Vietnam veteran and based the film on his experiences. Lettich originally wrote the story as a stage play Tracers (which had eight authors).^[1]

The movie was shot in 1983 over two long weekends at the Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton, California.^[2] Post production took several years due to lack of funds. However it was a success and launched his filmmaking career.^{[3] [4]}

Premise

During the Vietnam War a group of marines come under attack.

Cast

• Frank Dux
• Brian Thompson
• Phillip Rhee

External links

• • Trailer
• Firefight at Letterbox DVD

Notes and References

1. News: Play about people confronts Vietnam. The Sacramento Bee. 15 July 1985. 16.
2. Web site: Oorah! Action Legend Filmmaker Sheldon Lettich Talks About FIREFIGHT. 28 March 2003. Far Sighted Blog.
3. Web site: Sheldon Lettich On Directing His Short Film Firefight, Favorite Vietnam War Movie. 25 March 2023. 411 Mania.
4. Web site: Interview with Director Sheldon Lettich by Marco A. S. Freitas. Tumblr.