An award-winning film made for television, starring
Carol Burnett , Ned Beatty
Sam Waterston , Timothy Hutton On 4 September 1969 Sgt Michael Mullen left his family's Iowa farm bound for Vietnam. He returned on 1 March 1970 in a standard US Army-issue silver-grey casket.
Based on a true story, Friendly Fire tells of the effect of Michael's death on his parents, Peg and Gene Mullen , who are confused by the army's explanation that their son has been killed by 'artillery fire from friendly forces'. Their bitterness and concern over the government's seeming indifference leads them into a personal crusade which attracts support from other bereaved parents and one C. D. B. Bryan, a writer, who eventually uncovers the truth behind the 'official' version.
Screenplay by FAY KAMIN
Based on the book by c D. B BRYAN Produced by PHILIP BARRY Directed by DAVID GREENE
(First showing on British television) Films: page 13