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Straight Into Darkness

Play trailer Poster for Straight Into Darkness R,  2004,  1h 35m,  War Play Trailer Watchlist
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During World War II fugitive American soldiers (Scott MacDonald, Ryan Francis) join forces with a band of children in a battle against a German squad.

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Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 15, 2019
This is one of the finest war movies to come along in years. Go to Full Review
Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews Jun 3, 2006
2/4
Once it's over with, you may feel cheated since you realize that it never went much of anywhere. Go to Full Review
Andy Mauro Dread Central Jan 30, 2006
2.5/5
...even though I think the film is fundamentally flawed, there are quite a few things to recommend it. Go to Full Review
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone TheMovieChicks.com Mar 29, 2004
2.5/5
While it's clear that this movie is trying to making a general anti-war statement, the story elements don't add up to a big picture about anything in particular. Go to Full Review
Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Mar 18, 2004
4/5
Reminiscient of Keith Gordon's fantastic A Midnight Clear mixed with a healthy dose of Rod Serlingism, Straight Into Darkness is a dark and stark little tale. Go to Full Review
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Mar 29, 2019 I really liked this film. It was not like any war movie I've seen. Very unique. Held my interest all through till the end. Exciting. Thought provoking. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Jeff Burr

Director

Scott MacDonald

Deming

Ryan Francis

Losey

David Warner

Deacon

Linda Thorson

Maria

Daniel Roebuck

Soldier

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Straight Into Darkness

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Movie Info

Synopsis During World War II fugitive American soldiers (Scott MacDonald, Ryan Francis) join forces with a band of children in a battle against a German squad.
Director
Jeff Burr
Producer
Mark Hannah
Screenwriter
Jeff Burr
Distributor
Screen Media Films
Production Co
Chuck Williams Productions
Rating
R (Violence|Brief Nudity|Language|Disturbing Images)
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 1, 2004, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 24, 2012
Runtime
1h 35m
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