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Purple Hearts (1984)

Movie ★ 5.8 116 min

Drama War Romance

A Navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love while serving in Vietnam during the war. Their affection for one another provides a striking contrast to the violence of warfare.

Rick Natkin Writer Sidney J. Furie Writer Sidney J. Furie Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 30, 1984
Runtime
116 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0087956
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Cast

Ken Wahl Ken Wahl Don Jardian Cheryl Ladd Cheryl Ladd Deborah Solomon Stephen Lee Stephen Lee Wizard Annie McEnroe Annie McEnroe Hallaway Paul McCrane Paul McCrane Brenner Cyril O'Reilly Cyril O'Reilly Zuma David Harris David Harris Hanes Hillary B. Smith Hillary B. Smith Jill (as Hillary Bailey) R. Lee Ermey R. Lee Ermey Gunny Drew Snyder Drew Snyder Lt. Col. Larimore Lane Smith Lane Smith Cmdr. Markel Helen McNeely Chief of Nursing Henry Strzalkowski Henry Strzalkowski Bit Part (uncredited) Rick Natkin Hospital MP

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Frequently asked questions

What is Purple Hearts about?
A Navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love while serving in Vietnam during the war. Their affection for one another provides a striking contrast to the violence of warfare.
Who directed Purple Hearts?
Purple Hearts was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in Purple Hearts?
Purple Hearts stars Ken Wahl, Cheryl Ladd, Stephen Lee, Annie McEnroe.
When was Purple Hearts released?
Purple Hearts is a 1984 drama, war, romance film.
Where can I watch Purple Hearts?
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