Marine Furlough
Marine Furlough

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Marine Furlough

1981
Movie
Adult · 18+
77 min
English

Collection of four short films. Includes: Marine Furlough, Mr. Egan And The Paper Boy, Mike Savage And The Woodsman, and a solo featuring Major.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: James F. McLachlanGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

During the Vietnam War, a Marine sergeant finds himself falling for a civilian entertainer who is assigned to entertain the troops. Their forbidden romance is tested by the harsh realities of war and the societal expectations of the time. They must navigate their feelings while dealing with the dangers and separations inherent in a wartime environment.

Critical Reception

Marine Furlough received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to a predictable plot and uneven performances, though some acknowledged the attempts at exploring the emotional toll of war on relationships. Audiences found the film to be a somewhat melodramatic portrayal of wartime romance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggled with a formulaic narrative that failed to offer fresh insights into the war romance genre.

  • Performances were inconsistent, with some actors delivering more compelling portrayals than others.

  • Despite its shortcomings, the film attempted to depict the emotional challenges faced by soldiers and their loved ones during conflict.

Google audience: Audience reception for Marine Furlough is largely unavailable through standard aggregators. Anecdotal feedback suggests viewers found it a passable but unremarkable drama with a conventional storyline.

Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-television in some regions, contributing to its limited theatrical distribution and subsequent lack of major awards recognition.

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