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Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements (1985): Cast

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Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements is a 1985 short film directed by Deborah Shaffer, starring Charlie Clements. It runs 29 minutes.

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Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
29 min
Director
Deborah Shaffer
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements About?

The premise of Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements without spoilers.

An Oscar‑winning documentary short that follows the remarkable journey of Charlie Clements, a former Vietnam War pilot whose combat experiences led him to pursue medicine. The film chronicles his decision to become a doctor and serve behind enemy lines, highlighting the profound shift from fighter pilot to humanitarian healer.

Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • vietnam war veteran
  • doctor
  • vietnam war
  • el salvador
  • civil war
  • quaker
  • anti war
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements Cast

Charlie Clements stars in Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements. Directed by Deborah Shaffer.

From the director

More from Deborah Shaffer

More films directed by Deborah Shaffer, best-rated first: To Be Heard, Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack and Chris and Bernie.

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Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements?

Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements runs 29 minutes.

When was Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements released?

Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements was released on April 4, 1985.

Who directed Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements?

Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements was directed by Deborah Shaffer.

More films by Deborah Shaffer

Who is in the cast of Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements?

Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements stars Charlie Clements.

Does Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements have a post-credit scene?

No. Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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