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The giant killer

The giant killer

DVD 2018

What started out as a documentary about homeless Vietnam War veteran and decorated hero turned into something much more complex when Richard Flaherty was killed in a suspicious hit-and-run accident. Dubbed by is peers "The Giant Killer," Flaherty was only 4' 9", the littlest person to serve in the US military. Rising to the rank of Special Forces Green Beret Captain and awarded the Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, and 2 Purple Hearts for his 2 tours...

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Flaherty, Richard
Homeless veterans United States Biography
Homeless veterans United States Death
Special forces (Military science) United States History
United States. Army. Special Forces Officers Biography
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Veterans Biography
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Description:
1 videodisc (79 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
digital optical surround Dolby Digital 5.1
video file DVD video region 1
polychrome
Target Audience Note:
Canadian Home Video Rating: NR
Notes:
Title from container
Richard Flaherty, Harvey Arango, Ernie Bourcier, Jeff Burns
DVD-R ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1
For private home use only
In English
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired
Control Number:
2436782
UPC:
810162032265
Other Authors:
Arango, Harvey, on-screen participant
Bourcier, Ernie, on-screen participant
Burns, Jeff, on-screen participant
XLrator Media (Firm), film distributor
Yuzuk, David, screenwriter, film director
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