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5 December 1986 (USA) moreTagline:
Clint Eastwood is Gunnery Sergeant Tom Highway, career Marine and combat veteran. He is a man whose life has been defined by war. Korea and Vietnam taught him how to survive. He won the Congressional Medal of Honor but found public apathy and military bureaucracy. He is a hard-drinking loner but he's trying to reorganize his life and understand the woman he loves. He is a traditionalist who has to shape up his ragtag troops and he'll get the job done. His integrity is unwavering. His past is Heartbreak Ridge. He is ready for another battlefield and his finest hour. It will come. morePlot:
A hard-nosed, hard-living Marine gunnery sergeant clashes with his superiors and his ex-wife as he takes command of a spoiled recon platoon with a bad attitude. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins moreUser Comments:
one of the most HILARIOUS war movies ever!! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Clint Eastwood | ... | Sergeant Thomas Highway | |
| Marsha Mason | ... | Aggie | |
| Everett McGill | ... | Major Malcolm A. Powers | |
| Moses Gunn | ... | Staff Sergeant Webster | |
| Eileen Heckart | ... | Little Mary Jackson | |
| Bo Svenson | ... | Roy Jennings, Palace Bar Owner | |
| Boyd Gaines | ... | Lieutenant M.R. Ring | |
| Mario Van Peebles | ... | Corporal 'Stitch' Jones | |
| Arlen Dean Snyder | ... | Sergeant Major Choozoo | |
| Vincent Irizarry | ... | Fragetti | |
| Ramón Franco | ... | Private Aponte (as Ramon Franco) | |
| Tom Villard | ... | Profile | |
| Mike Gomez | ... | Private Quinones | |
| Rodney Hill | ... | Private Collins | |
| Peter Koch | ... | 'Swede' Johanson |
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130 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:PG (Ontario) | Iceland:12 | Australia:R | USA:R (certificate #28415) | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:M | South Korea:15 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | Norway:16 (1986) | Singapore:NC-16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | West Germany:18 | Germany:BPjM RestrictedFun Stuff
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When Clint Eastwood filmed this movie he was the mayor of Carmel, California. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: In the opening shot, you can see the shadow of the helicopter that is holding the camera as it circles the prison. moreQuotes:
Lieutenant M.R. Ring: [bumps into Highway] Excuse me, sir. I mean, Gunny. Sergeant MajorChoozoo: Sir. This is Gunnery Sergent Thomas Highway. He's been assigned to Recon Platoon.
Lieutenant M.R. Ring: Oh, outstanding, welcome aboard. Well, I have to hightail it men. I'm late for pre-SCUBA school.
[looks at Highway's ribbons]
Lieutenant M.R. Ring: Lord!
Highway: His Mama know he's playing Marine?
Choozoo: By the way, he's Lt. Ring. Your platoon leader.
Highway: Thanks a lot.
Choozoo: You didn't think you were just gonna tilt nipple to a bunch of no rank fuzz butts did you?
Highway: I guess not.
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I have to say that I really enjoyed watching this movie.
The grizzled, maverick war veteran, Sgt. Tom 'Gunny' Highway must be one of Clint Eastwood's more comedic roles (apart from the 'every which way' films) He had me bursting out laughing every time he even opened his mouth. One particular line that had me in stitches was when he was telling a cadet to put his Kevlar helmet back on by 1900 hours 'or he wouldn't have a head to wear it on'-pure class!! I've always liked Clint for his tough no-nonsense roles. This one is no exception! As a matter of fact, there were plenty of 'laugh-out-loud moments in this film to keep everyone happy-like the smart-ass remarks from the punk cadets.
The showdown between Highway and 'The Swede' was highly enjoyable, too.
'Heartbrake Ridge' is certainly a lot more lighter and easier to swallow than the similarly-themed 'Full Metal Jacket'.
This film certainly passes as perfectly adequate, undemanding popcorn viewing.