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Amok

198514mWalter Heynowski,Gerhard Scheumann

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The desperate private war of a Vietnam veteran of the US Army. The Film explores the biggest amok run in the history of the USA at that point of time. The story of a mass murder in San Diego on July 18 1984 is told by showing reports of a local TV station. It turns out that the amok was partly caused by traumatic experiences during the Vietnam War.

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What is Amok (1985) about?

The desperate private war of a Vietnam veteran of the US Army. The Film explores the biggest amok run in the history of the USA at that point of time. The story of a mass murder in San Diego on July 18 1984 is told by showing reports of a local TV station. It turns out that the amok was partly caused by traumatic experiences during the Vietnam War.

Who stars in Amok?

Amok stars Gerhard Scheumann (Narrator (voice)), Jürgen Hentsch (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Walter Heynowski.

How long is Amok?

Amok has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 1985.

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