Dog Tags
Director: Romano Scavolini
Actors: Clive Wood, Baird Stafford, Robert Haufrecht
PlotIn the midst of the Vietnam War, a group of American soldiers embarks on a secretive mission deep within the perilous jungles of Southeast Asia to retrieve classified intelligence. Led by their commanding officer, they navigate the hostile terrain, facing not only the formidable natural elements but also the lurking threat of enemy forces. As they advance deeper into the jungle, the soldiers wrestle with their own inner demons and the moral ambiguities of war. Each character, carrying personal burdens and haunted by memories from the past, begins to unravel under the intense pressure of their environment. Trust within the group starts to erode as fear and paranoia take root.
As tensions rise, the soldiers confront unpredictable local inhabitants and merciless adversaries, further escalating the stakes of their mission. Communication with their commanding base becomes sporadic, leaving them isolated and amplifying their sense of vulnerability. As they draw closer to their objective, a series of critical incidents force them to question the very nature of their mission and what it means to survive. Amidst the chaos, alliances shift, and the line between friend and foe blurs in this relentless exploration of human resilience and the persuasive power of survival instincts. The journey through the unforgiving landscape tests each man’s principle, leaving them forever altered by their harrowing experiences.
Writers: Romano Scavolini
Release Date: 11 Dec 1987
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Italy, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Philippines
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Dog Tags is an entertaining NAMsploitation film with solid performances and slick direction; its Blu-ray release offers superb A/V presentation and valuable extras.
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