Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder

Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder

108 mins | Drama, War | May 3, 1982

During the Vietnam War, Brian Anderson, a young Army medic, is stationed in Saigon. Initially apathetic and self-serving, he eventually has his heart won over by the children at a nearby orphanage where he does volunteer work. At first, a doctor named Katherine Cross has to persuade him to help the children. But soon, Brian willingly puts his career and safety on the line to provide the orphans with the food and medical supplies they need.

Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder

108 mins | Drama, War | May 3, 1982

Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder
During the Vietnam War, Brian Anderson, a young Army medic, is stationed in Saigon. Initially apathetic and self-serving, he eventually has his heart won over by the children at a nearby orphanage where he does volunteer work. At first, a doctor named Katherine Cross has to persuade him to help the children. But soon, Brian willingly puts his career and safety on the line to provide the orphans with the food and medical supplies they need.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Sanrio Communications
Original title Don't Cry, It's Only Thunder
Directors Peter Werner
Writers Paul G. Hensler

Cast

Dennis Christopher

as Brian Anderson

Susan Saint James

as Katherine Cross

Roger Aaron Brown

as Moses Drapper

Robert Englund

as Tripper

James Whitmore Jr.

as Major Flaherty

Lisa Lu

as Sister Marie

Shere Thu Thuy

as Sister Hoa

Travis Swords

as Allen Atkins

Mai Thi Lien

as Anh

Ken Metcalfe

as Capt. Morris

Marie Ashton

as Peggy Dean

Robert Howland

as Bugsy Bodell

Paul G. Hensler

as Dr. Goldman

Wynne Wicker

as Immigration Woman

Paquito Salcedo

as Old Man

Ronald Sully

as Troy Banks

Tom Joyner

as Supply Sergeant

Ronald Orso

as Michael Washington

Peter Werner

as Dr. Werner (uncredited)