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    Good Morning, Vietnam

    • 19871987
    • RR
    • 2h 1min
    IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    130K
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    POPULARITY
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    Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Theatrical Trailer from Touchstone Pictures
    Trailer2:23
    4 Videos
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    BiographyComedyDrama

    In 1965, an unorthodox and irreverent DJ named Adrian Cronauer begins to shake up things when he is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in Vietnam.In 1965, an unorthodox and irreverent DJ named Adrian Cronauer begins to shake up things when he is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in Vietnam.In 1965, an unorthodox and irreverent DJ named Adrian Cronauer begins to shake up things when he is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in Vietnam.In 1965, an unorthodox and irreverent DJ named Adrian Cronauer begins to shake up things when he is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in Vietnam.In 1965, an unorthodox and irreverent DJ named Adrian Cronauer begins to shake up things when he is assigned to the U.S. Armed Services radio station in Vietnam.

    • Director
      • Barry Levinson
    • Writer
      • Mitch Markowitz
    • Stars
      • Robin Williams
      • Forest Whitaker
      • Tom. T. Tran
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Barry Levinson
    • Writer
      • Mitch Markowitz
    • Stars
      • Robin Williams
      • Forest Whitaker
      • Tom. T. Tran
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 171User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 4 nominations total

    Videos4

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    Trailer 2:23
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    Photos103

    Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Robin Williams and Chintara Sukapatana in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
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    Robin Williams and J.T. Walsh in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Robin Williams, J.T. Walsh, Forest Whitaker, and Bruno Kirby in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Robin Williams and Tom. T. Tran in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Robin Williams and Forest Whitaker in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Robin Williams and John Marshall Jones in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

    Top cast

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    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Adrian Cronaueras Adrian Cronauer
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Edward Garlickas Edward Garlick
    Tom. T. Tran
    Tom. T. Tran
    • Tuanas Tuan
    Chintara Sukapatana
    • Trinhas Trinh
    Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby
    • Lt. Steven Haukas Lt. Steven Hauk
    Robert Wuhl
    Robert Wuhl
    • Marty Lee Dreiwitzas Marty Lee Dreiwitz
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Sgt. Major Dickersonas Sgt. Major Dickerson
    Noble Willingham
    Noble Willingham
    • Gen. Tayloras Gen. Taylor
    Richard Edson
    Richard Edson
    • Pvt. Abersoldas Pvt. Abersold
    Juney Smith
    Juney Smith
    • Phil McPhersonas Phil McPherson
    Richard Portnow
    Richard Portnow
    • Dan 'The Man' Levitanas Dan 'The Man' Levitan
    Floyd Vivino
    • Eddie Kirkas Eddie Kirk
    Cu Ba Nguyen
    • Jimmy Wahas Jimmy Wah
    Dan Stanton
    Dan Stanton
    • Censor #1as Censor #1
    • (as Dan R. Stanton)
    Don Stanton
    Don Stanton
    • Censor #2as Censor #2
    • (as Don E. Stanton)
    Danny Aiello III
    Danny Aiello III
    • MP #1as MP #1
    James McIntire
    • Sergeant #1 at Jimmy Wah'sas Sergeant #1 at Jimmy Wah's
    Peter Mackenzie
    Peter Mackenzie
    • Sergeant #2 at Jimmy Wah'sas Sergeant #2 at Jimmy Wah's
    • Director
      • Barry Levinson
    • Writer
      • Mitch Markowitz
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A new Disc Jockey is shipped from Crete to Vietnam to bring humor to Armed Forces Radio. He turns the studio on its ear and becomes wildly popular with the troops but runs afoul of the middle management who think he isn't G.I. enough. While he is off the air, he tries to meet Vietnamese especially girls, and begins to have brushes with the real war that never appears on the radio. —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
    boy frontal nuditydisc jockeyvietnam warradio djtitle spoken by character51 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Time to rock it from the Delta to the DMZ!
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • War
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Robin Williams ad-libbed all of Adrian Cronauer's broadcasts.
    • Goofs
      Cronauer closes his final show (in 1965) with Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World," which wasn't recorded until 1967. (Director 'Barry Levinson' was aware of this but the song was perfect for the montage scene he used it on, he decided to ignore this anachronism.)
    • Quotes

      Adrian Cronauer: Good morning, Vietnam! Hey, this is not a test. This is rock and roll. Time to rock it from the delta to the DMZ! Is that me, or does that sound like an Elvis Presley movie? Viva Da Nang. Oh, viva, Da Nang. Da Nang me, Da Nang me. Why don't they get a rope and hang me? Hey, is it a little too early for being that loud? Hey, too late. It's 0600 What's the "0" stand for? Oh, my God, it's early. Speaking of early, how about that Cro-Magnon, Marty Dreiwitz? Thank you, Marty, for "silky-smooth sound." Make me sound like Peggy Lee. Freddy and the Dreamers! Wrong speed. We've got it on the wrong speed. For those of you recovering from a hangover, that's gonna sound just right. Let's put her right back down. Let's try it a little faster, see if that picks it up a little bit. Those pilots are going, "I really like the music. I really like the music. I really like the music." Oh, it's still a bad song. Hey, wait a minute. Let's try something. Let's play this backwards and see if it gets any better. Freddy is a devil. Freddy is a devil. Picture a man going on a journey beyond sight and sound. He's left Crete. He's entered the demilitarized zone. All right. Hey, what is this "demilitarized zone"? What do they mean, "police action"? Sounds like a couple of cops in Brooklyn going, "You know, she looks pretty to me." Hey, whatever it is, I like it because it gets you on your toes better than a strong cup of cappuccino. What is a demilitarized zone? Sounds like something out of The Wizard of Oz, Oh, no, don't go in there. Oh-we-oh Ho Chi'Minh Oh, look, you've landed in Saigon. You're among the little people now. We represent the ARVN Army The ARVN Army Oh, no! Follow the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Follow the Ho Chi Minh Trail. "Oh, I'll get you, my pretty!" Oh, my God. It's the wicked witch of the north. It's Hanoi Hanna! "Now, little GI, you and your little 'tune-ooh' too!" "Oh, Adrian. Adrian. What are you doing, Adrian?" Oh, Hanna, you slut. You've been down on everything but the Titanic. Stop it right now. Hey, uh, hi. Can you help me? What's your name? "My name's Roosevelt E. Roosevelt." Roosevelt, what town are you stationed in?. "I'm stationed in Poontang." Well, thank you, Roosevelt. What's the weather like out there? "It's hot. Damn hot! Real hot! Hottest things is my shorts. I could cook things in it. A little crotch pot cooking." Well, can you tell me what it feels like. "Fool, it's hot! I told you again! Were you born on the sun? It's damn hot! I saw - It's so damn hot, I saw little guys, their orange robes burst into flames. It's that hot! Do you know what I'm talking about." What do you think it's going to be like tonight? "It's gonna be hot and wet! That's nice if you're with a lady, but it ain't no good if you're in the jungle." Thank you, Roosevelt. Here's a song coming your way right now. "Nowhere To Run To" by Martha and the Vandellas. Yes! Hey, you know what I mean! Too much?

    • Alternate versions
      The Spanish-language dub of the film, during a scene involving Adrian's first meeting with Lt. Hawk, replaces the mentions of the names of such artists as Lawrence Welk, Jim Nabors, and Perry Como with those of Trini Lopez, Xavier Cugat, and Paul Anka.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Good Morning, Vietnam/Leonard Part 6/Eddie Murphy Raw/Housekeeping/Siesta (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Around The World
      Written by Harold Adamson (as Adamsson) and Victor Young (as Young)

      Performed by Lawrence Welk

      Courtesy of The Welk Record Group

    User reviews171

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    The definitive Robin Williams film
    There never has been, and probably never will be, another film which shows both sides of Williams to such a great degree.

    As the wise-cracking disc-jockey, Williams shows his undisputed wild comedic talent, but the bomb scene and scenes of rural Vietnam life, truly allow Williams to such his dramatic acting ability. They look at the conflict, without getting in too deep.

    A superb cast as well including Bruno Kirby and the late great J.T. Walsh gives a solid backdrop, and are beautiful foils to Williams.

    Overall, a wonderful movie, add it to your collection.
    helpful•57
    11
    • Bing-18
    • May 6, 1999

    FAQ6

    • Why didn't Cronauer's superiors want him playing rock n' roll?
    • Was Adrian Cronauer a real person?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Xin Chao Viet Nam
    • Filming locations
      • Bangkok, Thailand
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners III
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $123,922,370
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $194,308
      • Dec 27, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $123,922,370
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 1min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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