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Title: The Green Berets (1968)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Wayne | ... | Col. Mike Kirby | |
| David Janssen | ... | George Beckworth | |
| Jim Hutton | ... | Sgt. Petersen | |
| Aldo Ray | ... | Sgt. Muldoon | |
| Raymond St. Jacques | ... | Sgt. Doc McGee | |
| Bruce Cabot | ... | Col. Morgan | |
| Jack Soo | ... | Col. Cai | |
| George Takei | ... | Capt. Nim | |
| Patrick Wayne | ... | Lt. Jamison | |
| Luke Askew | ... | Sgt. Provo | |
| Irene Tsu | ... | Lin | |
| Edward Faulkner | ... | Capt. MacDaniel | |
| Jason Evers | ... | Capt. Coleman | |
| Mike Henry | ... | Sgt. Kowalski | |
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Craig Jue | ... | Hamchunk |
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U.S. Special Forces troops ("Green Berets") under the command of Colonel Mike Kirby defend a firebase during the Vietnam war. War correspondent George Beckwith accompanies Kirby and objects to both the war and the means by which it is executed. Kirby's firebase is overrun and his troops fight bravely to retake it. Kirby and a select group of his men are then ordered on a special mission to capture a high-level Viet Cong officer. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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27 July 1968 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
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$7,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$21,707,027Company Credits
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Sgt. Petersen: Muldoon, I'm not a Marine. I believe in my comfort!
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John Wayne was disappointed that the UK never sent any troops to Vietnam, although this would have been impossible for any British government after the Suez Crisis, and because public opinion in Britain was so strongly opposed to U.S. involvement in the war. Rumors persist that some British SAS soldiers did serve in Vietnam, wearing Australian SAS uniforms. 2,000 British soldiers were allowed to volunteer for service in Vietnam if they first resigned from the British army. See more »Goofs
During the big VC attack, and the bulldog helicopter crash lands, the rotor is stationary. After being hit, the helicopter is seen to autorotate, meaning the rotor would still be spinning. See more »Quotes
Sergeant Muldoon: [after seeing him in non-military issued pajamas] Peterson, I worry about you. Three tours of duty and you're still acting like a civilian!Sgt. Petersen: Muldoon, I'm not a Marine. I believe in my comfort!
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141 minute version minus several scenes is what was shown on The Military Channel's "An Officer and a Movie". See more »Soundtracks
Ballad of the Green Berets(uncredited)
Written by Robin Moore and Barry Sadler
Choral arrangement by Ken Darby
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For the person who comments on there not being any pine trees in Viet Nam. (as shown in the'Green Berets') Have you ever been to Viet Nam? Sorry to inform you, but there ARE pine trees in Viet Nam. Try visiting Lam Dong Province and I am sure you will realize your comments are wrong. I am an American living and working here, and personally can attest to this. You must take time to study the geography and flora of this country and it will surprise you. In fact, there is desert here, just like you might see in Arizona. It lies between Phan Tiet and Nha Trang along the coast. Furthermore, if one converses with some of the former Vietnamese soldiers who fought along-side the US here, you will hear many stories of how they appreciated the US effort during the war. Many tell me a different story that the US did belong here. Before commenting-come and see for yourself.
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