Coming Out Under Fire
"It is World War II and the United States military begins to persecute homosexual soldiers for being "sex perverts" and "mentally ill""
Originally released in 1994. Coming Out Under Fire is a documentary/war film. directed by Arthur Dong. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Salome Jens, Phillis Abry, and David Barrett
Synopsis
A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
3.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Salome Jens
as Narrator (voice)
Phillis Abry
as Self - Radio Technician, Women's Army Corps
David Barrett
as Self - Storekeeper, U.S. Navy
Sarah Davis
as Self - Aviation Machinist Mate, WAVES
Herbert Greenspan
as Self - Psychiatrist, U.S. Navy (as Dr. Herbert Greenspan)
Bruce Lee
as Self - Intelligence Clerk, U.S. Army Air Corps
Marvin Liebman
as Self - Special Services, U.S. Army Air Corps
Stuart Loomis
as Self - Psychological Assistant, U.S. Army
Tom Reddy
as Self - Special Services, U.S. Marine Corps
Alan Bergreen
as Additional Voice (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- DeepFocus Productions Inc.
- ITVS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coming Out Under Fire about?
A historical account of military policy regarding homosexuality during World War II. The documentary includes interviews with several homosexual WWII veterans.
Who directed Coming Out Under Fire?
Coming Out Under Fire was directed by Arthur Dong.
How long is Coming Out Under Fire?
Coming Out Under Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Coming Out Under Fire released?
Coming Out Under Fire was released on March 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Coming Out Under Fire?
The main cast of Coming Out Under Fire includes Salome Jens, Phillis Abry, David Barrett, Sarah Davis, Herbert Greenspan.