The Giant Killer: Director's Cut

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 his 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 of Vietnam. However, his post-war life was shrouded in mystery, danger and shady dealings.

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