Goodbye America (1997)

It is November 1992 and the US Navy is preparing to surrender its largest overseas facility at Subic Bay, Philippines, after almost a century. For both countries, and for the navy, it is a ... See full summary »

Director:

Thierry Notz

Writers:

Michael D. Sellers (story), Bob Couttie (story),

Stars:

Wolfgang Bodison, Corin Nemec, John Newton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wolfgang Bodison	...	Commander Hamilton
Corin Nemec	...	John Stryzack
John Newton	...	William Hawk (as John Haymes Newton)
Alexis Arquette	...	Paul Bladon
Rae Dawn Chong	...	Special Agent Danzig
Nanette Medved	...	Lisa Velasquez
Alma Concepcion	...	Emma Salazar
James Brolin	...	Ed Johnson
Angel Aquino	...	Maria Salazar
Daria Ramirez	...	Anna
Richard Joson	...	Jimmy cruz
Raymond Bagatsing	...	Jess Santiago
Maureen Flannigan	...	Angela
Michael York	...	Senator Bladon
Michael D. Sellers	...	Special Agent Cooper (as Michael Sellers)

Storyline

It is November 1992 and the US Navy is preparing to surrender its largest overseas facility at Subic Bay, Philippines, after almost a century. For both countries, and for the navy, it is a time of change. With manpower low US Navy SEALS are helping protect the base, including William Hawk, John Stryzack and Paul Bladon headed by Commander Hamilton. Olongapo City, beside the base faces an uncertain future. Lisa Velasquez is part of the local Mayor's team that wants to turn the base into a new city. Emma Salazar, a one-time bar-girl now engaged to marry Bladon, sees her own future under threat with the impending arrival of Bladon's senator father, and Bladon's American girlfriend, Angela. For Hawk, the quiet, thoughtful professional on his last tour it is a time of decision and he finds himself in conflict with the prickly Lisa. Lisa herself is facing the abandonment of her mother, Anna by her American stepfather, Ed Johnson. Emma's innocent sister, Maria arrives unexpectedly planning ...

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Plot Keywords:

u.s. navy | philippines | naval base | navy sea air and land force | congress | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes A Few Good Men Aren't Enough.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language and some sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

official site

Country:

Philippines USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 August 1997 (Philippines)

Also Known As:

Hyvästi, Amerikka

Filming Locations:

Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Subic, Zambales, Philippines

Box Office

Budget:

PHP 75,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ABS-CBN International, Quantum Entertainment, Star Cinema Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Disappointing.

Critics all over the country expressed their dismay over this film, which received huge theatrical release in 1997 but ended up a disappointment, both critical and box-office. The story of three sisters who lived during the afternath of the U.S. Bases' exit in the country in 1991 was, honestly, suited primarily for a TV-movie slot. Poorly-written dialogue, amateurish performances (from the American cast)and a predictable plot didn't gave justice to the film's undermining potential. The director (Thierry Notz) and the American cast are just a product of low-profile U.S. movies and their performances show. A disappointment from ABS-CBN. 5/10