i first saw this film in 1980 and it touch a cord which remind me of a more innocent time . the opening narrative and music and painting by norman rockwell set the tone for me . you either love the movie or hate it . jan michael vincent be at his all time best and portray cpl marion hedgepeth in a most innocent and touching way . this movie be at the top of my all time favorite and a shame it isn not available on dvd or vhs anymore . the end be also wonderful . john hancock do a marvelous job of capture the essence of the time .