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movie Da 5 Bloods

Released: June 12, 2020
Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes
War Drama

Four African-American Vietnam veterans return to Vietnam. They are in search of the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. These heroes battle forces of humanity and nature while confronted by the lasting ravages of the immorality of the Vietnam War.

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