The memories of a US Marine lieutenant in Vietnam who slowly gets disillusioned as the war progresses.The memories of a US Marine lieutenant in Vietnam who slowly gets disillusioned as the war progresses.The memories of a US Marine lieutenant in Vietnam who slowly gets disillusioned as the war progresses.
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- TriviaActual Marine aircraft were used in this film. KC 130 R and F models from Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron VMGR 352 were filmed taxiing on runways and having coffins removed from them. Active duty Marines from the base were also used to depict Marines marching in columns that were returning from Vietnam. The F model aircraft used in the film actually flew many missions during the Vietnam conflict.
- GoofsThe captain can be seen breathing after he is supposedly killed at the end of the film.
- Crazy creditsMarine Aerial Refueling Squadron VMGR 352
- ConnectionsFeatured in Madam Secretary: South China Sea (2016)
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Sadly Cut to Pieces - Masterpiece as original
The movie is a true story. The book gave me bad nightmares, especially the chapter "Officer in Charge of the Dead". Saw it's premiere on TV, which had big time graphic warnings at the end of each commerical break. Sad to say - I doubt the REAL original cut exists. To date I've rented 3 different versions on VHS, none matched the original and one was cut to deliver a different theme - pure butchery. Your experience with this flick will vary wildly, depending upon which release you've happened upon. Probably Brian Denehey's best performance ever. One release I rented cut all the Marine Officer Training school and Ofcr in Charge of the Dead chapters entirely. My advice - read the book, then look for the longest version of this masterpiece that you can find. This sorely needs a restored DVD release. Marine Officer veterans of Vietnam should see this flick, it's the only Vietnam movie that won't leave a bad taste in their mouths. Many fine performances, amazing jungle photography. Fave quote; "You stay here - you learn!"
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