Coming Out Under Fire (1994)
Overview
A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.844 |
Directed By
Arthur Dong
Crew
Arthur Dong
Arthur Dong
Arthur Dong
Mark Adler
Allan Bérubé
Allan Bérubé
Stephen Lighthill
Veronica Selver
TOP CAST
Salome Jens
Narrator (voice)
Phillis Abry
Self - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps
David Barrett
Self - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy
Sarah Davis
Self - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES
Herbert Greenspan
Self - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy (as Dr. Herbert Greenspan)
Bruce Lee
Self - Intelligence Clerk, U.S. Army Air Corps
Marvin Liebman
Self - Special Services, U.S. Army Air Corps
Stuart Loomis
Self - Psychological Assistant, U.S. Army
Tom Reddy
Self - Special Services, U.S. Marine Corps
Alan Bergreen
Additional Voice (voice)
Victoria Hochberg
Additional Voice (voice)
Burr Middleton
Additional Voice (voice)
Rick Watts
Additional Voice (voice)
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