Not a War Story

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Not a War Story

"80 veterans. Two medals of honor. One zombie movie. Zero experience. No quit."

2017

1h 30m

5.0(7 votes)

War

Documentary

Action

Comedy

Overview

Hollywood collides with a group of veterans who are tired of the typical PTSD and valor-portrayed movies and decide to make an original dark humor zombie apocalypse film all on their own.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

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Ross Patterson

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Mat Best

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Sean Astin

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Bryan Callen

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Keith David

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Dale Dye

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Brien Chatfield

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Steve Howey

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Martin Klebba

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Marcus Luttrell

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Jim O'Heir

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Nick Palmisciano

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Mindy Robinson

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William Shatner

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Danny Trejo

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Jessie Wiseman

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