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28 August 1987 (USA) moreTagline:
War at its worst. Men at their Best. morePlot:
A very realistic interpretation of one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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Probably the most visually effective Vietnam movie moreUS TV Schedule:
| Tue. July 28 | 10:45 AM | AMC |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Anthony Barrile | ... | Vincent 'Alphabet' Languilli | |
| Michael Boatman | ... | Motown (as Michael Patrick Boatman) | |
| Don Cheadle | ... | Pvt. Washburn | |
| Michael Dolan | ... | Murphy | |
| Don James | ... | McDaniel / Mac | |
| Dylan McDermott | ... | Sgt. Frantz | |
| Michael A. Nickles | ... | Galvan (as M.A. Nickles) | |
| Harry O'Reilly | ... | Duffy | |
| Daniel O'Shea | ... | Gaigin | |
| Tim Quill | ... | Pvt. Joe Beletsky | |
| Tommy Swerdlow | ... | Pvt. Bienstock | |
| Courtney B. Vance | ... | Doc Johnson | |
| Steven Weber | ... | Worcester | |
| Tegan West | ... | Lt. Eden | |
| Kieu Chinh | ... | Mama San |
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:16 | Australia:MA (Special Edition DVD) | New Zealand:M | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Germany:16 (cut) | Netherlands:16 | Norway:18 | Singapore:M18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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The paratroopers of U.S. Army's famous 101st Airborne Division, known as "The Screaming Eagles" due to their distinctive shoulder patch (a gold-beaked, red-tongued white-headed bald eagle on a black shield), were feared and respected by their North Vietnamese and Viet Cong enemies in Vietnam. The Vietnamese Communists called 101st troops "Chicken Men" because of the eagle shoulder patches, and had a cautious saying about them - "beware of the Chicken Men." moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: Although the practice of subduing unit shoulder patches was officially adopted during the Vietnam war, there were some units that refused to subdue their patches because of unit pride. The 101st Airborne Division was the major one that never subdued their shoulder patches. The 101st did not subdue the patch until BDUs started to be worn. moreQuotes:
Doc: Brush your teeth in a rapid, vertical motion. That's up and down for all you rebels. moreSoundtrack:
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Many excellent Vietnam films, in an attempt to present their own interpretation of America's darkest hour, ask many political questions vital to the war: "What were we fighting for?" "Was this worth it?" "When does morality take over?" "When does the fighting stop?"
On the other hand, "Hamburger Hill" doesn't need to state any such questions. Rather, it presents the viewer with the scenario-- a group of men trying to advance on a hill-- and allows him to come to his own conclusions. It is a wonderful display of characters from all walks of life, and how hard times brought them together. Some want to be there, others don't, but they call all make the same statement: When it comes to their determination to get on top of that hill and advance upon the enemy, all of those political questions "don't mean nothin'."
This is probably the best Vietman film as far as visuals go. The actions sequences are raw and gory, and the locations are incredibly depressing-- setting the perfect stage for a war movie. Combined with excellent performances by everyone involved, this is certainly an underrated film that presents a clear picture of what the war truly might have been like.
***1/2 out of ****