Shell Shock

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USA, 1964, 84 min

Directed by:

John Hayes

Screenplay:

John Hayes

Cinematography:

Vilis Lapenieks

Composer:

Jaime Mendoza-Nava
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Plots(1)

War is hell -- especially if you're a G.I. suffering from Shell Shock! Bonked on the head during the Battle of Bronson Canyon, Johnny Wade is ready to crack. But that doesn't stop rotten Sgt. Rance from sending Wade out to capture a German ammo dump which results in Johnny having a complete mental breakdown: "Sure a psycho, ain't he?" Though everyone realizes Johnny needs medical help -- especially since he's throwing himself around his tent like it was a padded cell -- Rance thinks it would be more amusing if crazy Johnny was running loose in German territory. Sure enough, Rance helps Johnny "escape," and wacky Wade is soon racing around Italy with no idea of what planet he's on! (official distributor synopsis)

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