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Historical documentary

First Kill (2001): Cast

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First Kill is a 2001 historical documentary directed by Coco Schrijber, starring Michael Herr. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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First Kill (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Coco Schrijber
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is First Kill About?

The premise of First Kill without spoilers.

Vietnam War veterans recount the catastrophic and proud moments of the conflict, offering personal testimonies that expose the reality of combat. Central to the film is Michael Herr, screenwriter of Full Metal Jacket, whose perspective shapes the narrative. The interviewees describe the shock of their first kill and how those memories still haunt them.

First Kill Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • vietnam war veteran
  • vietnam war
  • tunnel rat
  • cu chi tunnel system
  • f rated
  • killing
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Cast & crew

First Kill Cast

Michael Herr stars in First Kill. Directed by Coco Schrijber.

From the director

More from Coco Schrijber

One more film directed by Coco Schrijber: Bloody Mondays & Strawberry Pies.

Full filmography

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FAQ

First Kill FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of First Kill, each answered in a sentence.

How long is First Kill?

First Kill runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was First Kill released?

First Kill was released on February 23, 2001.

Who directed First Kill?

First Kill was directed by Coco Schrijber.

More films by Coco Schrijber

Who is in the cast of First Kill?

First Kill stars Michael Herr.

Does First Kill have a post-credit scene?

No. First Kill has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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