Gene Boy Came Home

August. 01,2007      
Rating:
7.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A portrait of Eugene "Gene Boy" Benedict from Odanak Indian Reserve near Montreal, Quebec. At 17, adrift and beginning to lose his way, he accepted a dare and enlisted in the US Marines – and was sent to the frontlines of the Vietnam War. This film is the account of his two years of service and his long journey back to Odanak afterwards.

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Reviews

AniInterview
2007/08/01

Sorry, this movie sucks

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Konterr
2007/08/02

Brilliant and touching

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Sexyloutak
2007/08/03

Absolutely the worst movie.

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Erica Derrick
2007/08/04

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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