A specialized squad is sent into enemy territory to extract prisoners from a remote location.
The film features a soulful soundtrack filled with Motown and R&B classics that contrast with the violence of war: "What's Going On" — Marvin Gaye "How I Wish" — Queen Latifah "War" — Edwin Starr "The Tracks of My Tears" — The Miracles Cultural Impact & Critical View
Unlike the famous zombie franchise, the title refers to the psychological state of soldiers who feel already "dead" due to the horrors of combat. 🎵 Memorable Soundtrack
The narrative breaks away from the battlefield to show each man's unique path to the Marine Corps.
The 1995 film The Walking Dead is a gritty Vietnam War drama that follows a squad of African-American Marines on a high-stakes mission to rescue POWs from a jungle temple. Directed by Preston A. Whitmore II , the movie is best known for its character-driven storytelling, using flashbacks to explore the lives and motivations of each soldier before they were deployed. Key Details War / Drama Director: Preston A. Whitmore II Main Cast: Joe Morton as Sgt. Barkley Allen Payne as Cole Evans Eddie Griffin as Hoover Branche Vonte Sweet as Joe Brooks Setting: 1972 Vietnam War Plot Highlights