''Everyman's War'' is an independent narrative feature

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directed by Thad Smith. It was released on DVD in the U.S. on May 18, 2010, by Virgil Films & Entertainment and in 43 countries internationally by Koan Entertainment. Additionally it was released in Spain by

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in May 2010 under the title "Los héroes de Las Árdenas." Based on the true story of Sgt. Don Smith of the

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. Much of the film takes place during January 1945 near

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, Germany in

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. The film was judged 'Best Narrative Feature' at the 2009

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and a "Film Excellence" award for directing by the Film Oregon Alliance.

Cast

* Cole Carson as Sgt. Don Smith * Laurent Bair as Dorrine * Mike Prosser as Cpl. Starks * Sean McGrath as Pvt. Benedetto * Eric Martin Reid as Pvt. Fuller * Brian Julian as Pvt. Heinrich

Awards

* 2009

Best Narrative Feature * 2009 Film Excellence Award by Film Oregon

References

External links

* * * {{rotten-tomatoes, everymans_war, Everyman's War
WOTN Movie Review

Outlook Portland news article

Military History Blog Review

94th Infantry Division Historical Society
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