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Operation Dumbo Drop (1995)
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28 July 1995 (USA)
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When you weigh four tons, it's hard to be a secret weapon. See more »
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To keep the loyalty of a native village during the Vietnam war, a US Army officer and his unit struggle to deliver it a live elephant. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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(5 articles)
Watch This: At Home with Corky Nemec
(From Cinematical. 17 January 2010, 8:02 AM, PST)
The Official Game of Poovie (Poop + Movie)
(From Scorecard Review. 17 October 2009, 10:51 PM, PDT)
(From Cinematical. 17 January 2010, 8:02 AM, PST)
The Official Game of Poovie (Poop + Movie)
(From Scorecard Review. 17 October 2009, 10:51 PM, PDT)
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Dumb Fun.
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Danny Glover | ... | Capt. Sam Cahill |
 | Ray Liotta | ... | Capt. T.C. Doyle |
 | Denis Leary | ... | Lt. David Poole |
 | Doug E. Doug | ... | Sp4 Harvey (H.A.) Ashford |
 | Corin Nemec | ... | Sp5 Lawrence Farley |
| Dinh Thien Le | ... | Linh |
 | Tchéky Karyo | ... | Goddard (as Tcheky Karyo) |
| Hoang Ly | ... | Colonel Nguyen |
| Vo Trung Anh | ... | Lt. Quang, NVA |
 | Marshall Bell | ... | Colonel Pederson |
 | James Hong | ... | Y B'ham |
| Long Nguyen | ... | Jhon |
| Tim Kelleher | ... | C-123 Pilot |
| Scott N. Stevens | ... | C-123 Co-Pilot |
| Kevin LaRosa | ... | Irish, Huey Pilot #1 (as Kevin Larosa) |
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Rated PG for war action and language.
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107 min | Finland:104 min
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Iceland:16 |
South Korea:All |
Germany:6 (f) |
Philippines:G |
Australia:PG |
Portugal:M/6 |
Spain:T |
UK:PG (video premiere) |
USA:PG |
Singapore:PG
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Continuity: During the last fight with the VC, the film changes from light to dark and back a few times.
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David Poole:
Gilman, may I remind you that I have friends who have absolutely no regard for the sanctity of human life? I pick up the phone, I have your head in a bag on my desk tomorrow morning.
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Referenced in "The Nanny: Call Me Fran (#5.13)" (1998)
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(YOUR LOVE KEEPS LIFTING ME) HIGHER AND HIGHER
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Operation Dumbo Drop is one of those movies that despite its' implausible and shallow trappings, is wholely enjoyable.
The movie is set during the Vietnam War, a setting in time not particularly known for its' lightheartedness. The story concerns a group of soldiers who must replace an elephant from a village where one was originally a war casualty. Sound ridiculous? Well, it is. However that does not stop the completely likeable cast including Danny Glover, Ray Liotta and Denis Leary from appearing to have fun with the movie. While the movie is set up as children's fare, there are some relatively intense scenes of war which are inevitable given the setting.
Yet through it all, the story manages to exude humor and warmth which make it easily one of the most pleasant Vietnam-era movies ever. While not necessarily recommended for all kids, this movie is family friendly and entertaining, contrary to popular belief.