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Uncle Sam is a american film of genre Comedy directed by William Lustig released in USA on 4 july 1997 with P. J. Soles
Uncle Sam (1996)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 4 july 1997
Length 1h29
Directed by William Lustig
OriginUSA
Themes Films about families, Films about sexuality, Films about domestic violence, Serial killer films, Films about disabilities, Political films
Rating45%
Uncle Sam is a 1996 horror comedy film directed by William Lustig, and written by Larry Cohen.
Synopsis
In Kuwait, a military unit uncovers an American helicopter downed by friendly fire at least three years ago. As the wreckage is inspected, Master Sergeant Sam Harper, one of the burnt bodies within, springs to life and kills a sergeant and a major, and returns to an inert state after muttering, "Don't be afraid, it's only friendly fire!"Actors
P. J. Soles
(Madge Cronin)
Bo Hopkins
(Sgt. Twining)
Isaac Hayes
(Sgt. Jed Crowley)
Anne Tremko
(Louise Harper)
William Smith
(Major)
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