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Night Wars (1988): Cast

Night Wars (1988) movie poster

Night Wars is a 1988 war horror film directed by David A. Prior, starring Dan Haggerty as Dr. Mike Campbell, Troy Fromin and Joseph Long. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Night Wars (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
David A. Prior
Genres
Horror , War , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Night Wars About?

The premise of Night Wars without spoilers.

Two Vietnam veterans are plagued by vivid, war‑torn nightmares that cause them physical injuries and bring objects from the dreams into reality. Determined to rescue a comrade who died in a POW camp, they arm themselves and launch a dangerous mission, only to discover a betrayal within the U.S. military corps that threatens their quest.

Night Wars Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • vietnam war veteran
  • nightmare
  • vietnam
  • traitor
  • vietnam war
  • pow
  • dream
  • wound
  • military uniform
  • camouflage
  • tied to a post
  • prisoner of war
+24 more
  • battlefield
  • submachine gun
  • war veteran
  • husband wife relationship
  • psychologist
  • dream reality
  • shared dream
  • dream world
  • best friend
  • fantasy becomes reality
  • recurring dream
  • two word title
  • bare chested male
  • bare chested male bondage
  • vietcong
  • shootout
  • barbed wire
  • torture
  • branding
  • blood
  • violence
  • death of friend
  • independent film
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

Night Wars Cast & Characters

Dan Haggerty leads the cast as Dr. Mike Campbell, with Troy Fromin as American Soldier and Joseph Long as Couple In Dealership. Directed by David A. Prior; 25 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Night Wars

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From the director

More from David A. Prior

More films directed by David A. Prior: Relentless Justice, Night Claws, Zombie Wars and Hostile Environment.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Night Wars

19 cars on screen, including the 1986 Dodge Colt and the 1983 Ford Mustang.

All 19 cars
  • 1986 Dodge Colt in Night Wars 1986 Dodge Colt Important role
  • 1983 Ford Mustang in Night Wars 1983 Ford Mustang Important role
  • 1986 Ford Taurus in Night Wars 1986 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1984 Chevrolet Corvette C4 in Night Wars 1984 Chevrolet Corvette C4 Minor role
Details

Night Wars Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Night Wars - Tödliche Träume” and “Oi polemistes tis nyhtas”.

Also known as
  • Night Wars - Tödliche Träume
  • Oi polemistes tis nyhtas
  • Combate Nocturno
  • Nattens krig
  • Pesadelos da Guerra
  • Nightwars
  • Noční války
  • Războaiele nocturne
  • Pesadilla Nocturna
  • 乌克兰特战队

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FAQ

Night Wars FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Night Wars?

Night Wars runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Night Wars released?

Night Wars was released on March 1, 1988.

Who directed Night Wars?

Night Wars was directed by David A. Prior.

More films by David A. Prior

Who is in the cast of Night Wars?

Night Wars stars Dan Haggerty as Dr. Mike Campbell, Troy Fromin as American Soldier and Joseph Long as Couple In Dealership, among 25 credited actors.

Does Night Wars have a post-credit scene?

No. Night Wars has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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