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Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?

Drama

Vietnam veteran Allen Nelson returns with severe PTSD, winding up on the streets before crossing paths with Dr. Daniels of the Veterans Affairs who sets about trying to help him.

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Production

Kino Films, Kinoshita Group

Language

EN

Status

Post Production

Cast

Rodney Hicks

Rodney Hicks

Allen Nelson

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Dr. Daniels

Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali

Linda Nelson

Mark Merphy

Young Allen

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