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China Beach (1988–1991) 7.7
A drama series set at an American base during the Vietnam War. Rather than focusing on the battle scenes that made up most other portrayals of the war, this show looked at the everyday ... See full summary » |
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Nurse Colleen McMurphy
(61 episodes, 1988-1991)
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| Michael Boatman | ... |
Pvt. Samuel Beckett
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Dr. Dick Richard
(61 episodes, 1988-1991)
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| Concetta Tomei | ... |
Maj. Lila Garreau
(61 episodes, 1988-1991)
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| Marg Helgenberger | ... |
K.C. Kolowski
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Brian Wimmer | ... |
Cpl. Boonie Lanier
(61 episodes, 1988-1991)
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Sgt. Evan 'Dodger' Winslow
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Nancy Giles | ... |
Pvt. Frankie Bunsen
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Sgt. Pepper
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A drama series set at an American base during the Vietnam War. Rather than focusing on the battle scenes that made up most other portrayals of the war, this show looked at the everyday lives of the people sent to serve their country. The doctors, nurses, soldiers and even USO entertainers stationed at the base must try to come to terms with the horrors and stresses of the war around them. Not all of them succeed. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 April 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Playa de China See more »Company Credits
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| (60 episodes) | (pilot) | (series finale)Sound Mix:
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1.33 : 1
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Written by Brian Holland / Lamont Dozier / Eddie Holland
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Dana Delaney's "McMurphy" (the principal character) is complex, captivating, beautiful and sexy. The entire cast is outstanding, right down to the extras. The scripts and story lines are gripping and move the viewer from one emotion to another, moment to moment. Issues great and small are addressed in each episode and characters are well-developed and allowed to grow and change throughout the series. One particularly outstanding and unique episode is built around interviews with nurses who actually served in Viet Nam, including the nurse who was the model for the McMurphy character. These interviews are coupled with scenes from the series that illustrate the interviews. It is one of my fondest hopes that the entire series will finally be released on DVD.