Shell Shock

Shell Shock

THIS IS IT! BRAVE MEN DRIVEN TO THE BREAKING POINT

NR 1964 · 84 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, War

On the front in Italy during WW2, a sergeant thinks that one of his men is faking battle fatigue and sets out to expose him.

Directed by John Hayes · Written by John Hayes

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