“Casualties of War,” directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1989, is a harrowing war drama based on a true incident during the Vietnam War. The film stars Michael J. Fox as Private Eriksson and Sean Penn as Sergeant Meserve, whose platoon kidnaps and assaults a Vietnamese girl.

Fox delivers a powerful performance as the morally conflicted soldier who fights to bring justice against the heinous act committed by his comrades, while Penn is chillingly effective as the ruthless sergeant. De Palma’s direction is intense and unflinching, shedding light on the moral complexities and brutal realities of war. With its strong performances and thought-provoking themes, “Casualties of War” is a poignant and disturbing exploration of the impact of war on human behavior and morality.