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21 and a Wake-Up

  • 2009
  • R
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
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Tom Sizemore in 21 and a Wake-Up (2009)
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The film is based on real events, focusing on the lives of three young nurses, one of whom undertakes a treacherous journey up the Mekong River to Cambodia to save a very young Vietnamese-Am... Read allThe film is based on real events, focusing on the lives of three young nurses, one of whom undertakes a treacherous journey up the Mekong River to Cambodia to save a very young Vietnamese-American girl before her life is destroyed during the American bombing of Cambodia.The film is based on real events, focusing on the lives of three young nurses, one of whom undertakes a treacherous journey up the Mekong River to Cambodia to save a very young Vietnamese-American girl before her life is destroyed during the American bombing of Cambodia.

  • Director
    • Chris McIntyre
  • Writers
    • Chris McIntyre
    • Julianne Shinto
  • Stars
    • Amy Acker
    • Danica McKellar
    • Faye Dunaway
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    167
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris McIntyre
    • Writers
      • Chris McIntyre
      • Julianne Shinto
    • Stars
      • Amy Acker
      • Danica McKellar
      • Faye Dunaway
    • 1User review
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Amy Acker
    Amy Acker
    • Caitlin Murphy
    Danica McKellar
    Danica McKellar
    • Jenny Valentine
    Faye Dunaway
    Faye Dunaway
    • Major Rose Thorn
    Todd Cahoon
    Todd Cahoon
    • Chris Cameron
    Kristyn Green
    Kristyn Green
    • Skylar Paige
    JC Chasez
    JC Chasez
    • Dr. Tom Drury
    • (as J.C. Chasez)
    Nick George
    Nick George
    • Dr. Roy Neal
    • (as Nick W. George)
    Lance Guest
    Lance Guest
    • Dr. Oscar Kimber
    T Lopez
    • Xenia Salinas
    Tim Thomerson
    Tim Thomerson
    • Sgt. Mike Pulakis
    Cat Ly
    Cat Ly
    • Song Li
    Kieu Chinh
    Kieu Chinh
    • Mamason
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • Jack Breedlau
    Andre Royo
    Andre Royo
    • Dr. Jim West
    Wes Studi
    Wes Studi
    • General Gleason
    Ben Vereen
    Ben Vereen
    • General Garner
    Mark Warner
    Mark Warner
    • Colonel Mark Herrington
    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Colonel Ritchie
    • Director
      • Chris McIntyre
    • Writers
      • Chris McIntyre
      • Julianne Shinto
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    8Dragonbreath130

    Better than I expected

    My first review...As an avid Amy Acker fan I ordered this movie from the official website and was not disappointed by her performance. Despite some reviews "21 and a Wakeup" offers a realistic message from Chris McIntyre about what is was like. Operating on a $3 million budget the end result was poignant and at times a tough to watch depiction of the war. War does not command happy endings but the moments these people enjoy are captivating and emotional. The characters grow on you as the movie does as well. "21 and a Wakeup" does not assume to be "China Beach" but has a charm of its own. After DVD distribution it will most likely hit TV if you want to wait.

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    • Trivia
      The film is based on real events.
    • Crazy credits
      ETERNAL THANKS TO DR MARVIN WAYNE AND THE HUNDREDS OF NURSES, DOCTORS AND CORPSMEN WHO SACRIFICED SO MUCH TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING OF BOTH FRIEND AND FOE. AND ABOVE ALL TO THE EIGHT ARMY NURSES WHO GAVE THEIR LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION.
    • Soundtracks
      Hallelujah
      Written by Leonard Cohen

      Performed by Julie Adams Revised

      Lyrics by CT Mclntyre

      Instrumentation by Wayne Scott Joness (as Wayne Joness)

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    • Release date
      • October 30, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Vietnamese
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • Feature Film Studio One
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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