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Operation Dumbo Drop
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James Morris (story)
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Release Date:
28 July 1995 (USA) See more »
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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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Cast

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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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Continuity: During the last fight with the VC, the film changes from light to dark and back a few times. See more »
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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. See more »
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Referenced in "The Nanny: Call Me Fran (#5.13)" (1998) See more »
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(YOUR LOVE KEEPS LIFTING ME) HIGHER AND HIGHER See more »

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9 out of 11 people found the following review useful.
Dumb Fun., 18 September 1999
Author: Elbow

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.

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One very stupid scene petekrug17
I was an extra mrpiet
Rumour About Elephant Death on Set brandonpfn
What's the elephant's name? ninja_monkee123
What is the name of the Elephant?!?! foggynotion
Elephants sammm
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