The movie ‘Combat Shock’ is a 1984 drama and thriller. It captures the life of a disturbed Vietnam veteran struggling with life after war, played by Rick Giovinazzo. The movie was directed and written by Buddy Giovinazzo. It offers a fascinating insight into the filming process, the actors involved and some little-known facts.
Where it Filmed?
This film was shot in two main locations, both in New York, USA. The filming took place in Port Richmond and Staten Island, located in New York City. The movie was filmed during the year 1983.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Veronica Stork | Cathy Dunlan |
| Mitch Maglio | Paco – Gang Leader |
| Asaph Livni | Labo – Gang Member |
| Nick Nasta | Morbe – Gang Member |
| Michael Tierno | Mike – Junkie |
| Arthur Saunders | Pimp |
| Lori Labar | Lead Prostitute / Vietnamese Woman |
| Jim Cooney | Interogating GI |
| Ray Pinero | Welfare Worker |
| Leo Lunney | Frankie’s Father |
| Martin Blank | Doctor |
| Bob Mireau | Security Guard |
| Tom Desantis | Man Behind Frankie |
| Nancy Zawada | Girl on Motorcycle |
| Brendan Tesoriero | Weird Guy |
| Mary Cristadoro | Mary – Mugging Victim |
| Dean Mercil | Passerby |
| Colette Geraci | Prostitute |
| Janet Ramage | Prostitute |
| Melissa Tait | Young Prostitute |
| Stacey Tait | Young Prostitute |
| Ginny Cattano | Vietnamese Woman |
| Doo Kim | Vietnamese Man |
| Claire Harnedy | Nurse |
| Howie Murphy | Passerby |
| Tom Devito | Passerby |
| Vincent Petrizzo | Bum |
| Yan Lai | Vietcong Soldier |
| Leif Vetland | Vietcong Soldier |
| Don Loftin | Vietcong Soldier |
| Jimmy May | Vietcong Soldier |
| Barry McBride | Passerby |
| Jeff Mathes | Passerby |
| Joe Loach | Passerby |
| Ralph Cordero | Man Pushing Wheelchair (uncredited) |
| Jerry Giovinazzo | Prisoner of War (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- All the flashback scenes from the Vietnam war were actually filmed in the swamps of Staten Island, New York.
- During a scene where Frankie checks a revolver magazine after loading it, some cartridges appear to have been fired already, indicated by a dent from a firing pin on the primer.
- The movie ‘Combat Shock’ is also referred to as ‘American Nightmare’ in the United States, ‘Fuerza en combate’ in Spain, and ‘死神ランボー 皆殺しの戦場’ in Japan.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6339267
- Longitude: -74.13606519999999
- Place ID: ChIJNaz8aXVOwokR2iHGKX4HRwg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Port Richmond, Staten Island, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.5795317
- Longitude: -74.1502007
- Place ID: ChIJ59T0ee9FwokReLy6NIUfJ1A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Staten Island, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
