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Not a War Story

Not a War Story

80 veterans. Two medals of honor. One zombie movie. Zero experience. No quit.

2017•1h 30m•5.0/10
WarDocumentaryActionComedy

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5.0/10(7)

Hollywood collides with a group of veterans who are tired of the typical PTSD and valor-portrayed movies and decide to make an original dark humor zombie apocalypse film all on their own.

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EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Ross Patterson

Ross Patterson

Mat Best

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Bryan Callen

Bryan Callen

Keith David

Keith David

Dale Dye

Dale Dye

Brien Chatfield

Steve Howey

Steve Howey

Martin Klebba

Martin Klebba

Marcus Luttrell

Jim O'Heir

Jim O'Heir

Nick Palmisciano

Mindy Robinson

Mindy Robinson

Self

William Shatner

William Shatner

Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo

Jessie Wiseman

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