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Fort Lewis, Washington – 1973

In a notable scene that defines the film's "weird" reputation, the mother presents her son with a prostitute as a gift to celebrate his return. Production and Credits

The film has been released on DVD under the title A.W.O.L.: A Real Mama's Boy . AWOL (1973) - IMDb

While the acting is often stiff—unsurprising given these were professional athletes, not trained thespians—their presence lends the film an undeniable air of authenticity. When these men walk down a street, they don't move like actors pretending to be tough; they move like men who can genuinely crush you. The climactic fight scene, where the football stars use tactics that look suspiciously like on-field blocking to dismantle a biker gang, is a delightfully absurd highlight of the genre.

The tagline from a faded flyer reads: “He ran from the war… straight back into her arms. AWOL: A Real Mama’s Boy. A film about the enemy within.”