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201779 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

The Giant Killer

201779 minPGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A Green Beret soldier gains fame during his service but ends up homeless, illustrating the challenges many veterans face after returning to civilian life.

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A Green Beret soldier gains fame during his service but ends up homeless, illustrating the challenges many veterans face after returning to civilian life.

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A small Green Beret soldier rises to fame as a celebrated war hero. His story unfolds through interviews and archival footage, detailing his bravery in combat. The film contrasts his heroic past with his tragic end, as he dies homeless and in obscurity. It addresses the treatment of veterans and the issues surrounding homelessness. The Giant Killer presents a life marked by valor and struggle, revealing the challenges faced by soldiers after returning from war.

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