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Firebase

Firebase

20176.80h 27m

Overview

Set during the Vietnam war, Firebase follows American soldier Hines through an ever-deepening web of science fiction madness.

Directed by Neill Blomkamp
Written by Thomas Sweterlitsch, Neill Blomkamp
Produced by Steven St. Arnaud
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Top Cast

Steve Boyle

Steve Boyle

Sgt. Hines

Nic Rhind

Nic Rhind

Jacob Palmer

Robert Hobbs

Robert Hobbs

Sgt. Carr

Chris William Martin

Chris William Martin

Maj. Brickerson

Tyler Johnston

Tyler Johnston

Sgt. Bracken

Carlo Yu

Carlo Yu

River God

Pat Mastroianni

Pat Mastroianni

Dr. Bonham

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Nguyen Thao Than

Vietnamese Woman

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Nicole Goliath

River God Wife

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Richard Simpson

Door Gunner

Themes & Keywords

vietnam warshort film

About Firebase

Firebase is a action, science fiction, war, horror film released in 2017 exploring themes of vietnam war, short film. Directed by Neill Blomkamp, it stars Steve Boyle, Nic Rhind, Robert Hobbs. Set during the Vietnam war, Firebase follows American soldier Hines through an ever-deepening web of science fiction madness.

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