Purple Hearts (1984)

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This tale of doomed romance set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War was the last in a string of box office disappointments from director Sidney J. Furie before he struck gold again with Iron Eagle (1986). Ken Wahl stars as Dr. Don Jardian, a Navy medical officer assigned to duty in Vietnam.… More This tale of doomed romance set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War was the last in a string of box office disappointments from director Sidney J. Furie before he struck gold again with Iron Eagle (1986). Ken Wahl stars as Dr. Don Jardian, a Navy medical officer assigned to duty in Vietnam. Jardian is no flag-waving patriot, however; the reluctant warrior is just biding his time until he can return stateside and start a lucrative private practice. Then he meets and falls in love with Deborah Solomon (Cheryl Ladd), a devoted nurse who at first keeps the handsome doctor at bay, disgusted by the avariciousness that led him to choose what Deborah considers a noble profession. Eventually, however, Deborah's selflessness inspires Don and their romance blooms despite their bloody surroundings, leading to a dangerous mission that could separate them forever. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 9 hr. 4 min.
Directed By: Sidney J. Furie
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance

In Theaters: May 4, 1984 Wide
Studio: Warner Bros.

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Well intentioned but ultimately disappointing Vietnam War romantic melodrama.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A romance story set in Vietnam that misses the mark completely.

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