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The Iron Triangle

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
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5.8/10
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The Iron Triangle (1989)
  • Drama
  • War
An American soldier and a Viet Cong guerrilla find common ground and become allies during the Vietnam war.An American soldier and a Viet Cong guerrilla find common ground and become allies during the Vietnam war.An American soldier and a Viet Cong guerrilla find common ground and become allies during the Vietnam war.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
493
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  • Director
    • Eric Weston
  • Writers
    • Marshall Brutus Drazen(narration written by)
    • John A. Bushelman
    • Larry Hilbrand
  • Stars
    • Beau Bridges
    • Haing S. Ngor
    • Liem Whatley
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  • Director
    • Eric Weston
  • Writers
    • Marshall Brutus Drazen(narration written by)
    • John A. Bushelman
    • Larry Hilbrand
  • Stars
    • Beau Bridges
    • Haing S. Ngor
    • Liem Whatley
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    • 14User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Capt. Keeneas Capt. Keene
    Haing S. Ngor
    Haing S. Ngor
    • Col. Tuong, NVAas Col. Tuong, NVA
    Liem Whatley
    Liem Whatley
    • Hoas Ho
    Johnny Hallyday
    Johnny Hallyday
    • Jacquesas Jacques
    Jim Ishida
    Jim Ishida
    • Khoias Khoi
    Ping Wu
    Ping Wu
    • Phamas Pham
    Jack Ong
    Jack Ong
    • Shenas Shen
    Sophie Trang
    • Laias Lai
    Arsenio 'Sonny' Trinidad
    • Thuyas Thuy
    Iilana B'tiste
    • Khan Lias Khan Li
    Bobby McGee
    Bobby McGee
    • Joopas Joop
    Richard Weygint
    • Swanas Swan
    Allan Moore
    • Murphyas Murphy
    Joe Seely
    • Groveras Grover
    • (as Joseph Seely)
    François Chau
    François Chau
    • Capt. Duc, ARVNas Capt. Duc, ARVN
    Glen Chin
    Glen Chin
    • Chauas Chau
    • Director
      • Eric Weston
    • Writers
      • Marshall Brutus Drazen(narration written by)
      • John A. Bushelman
      • Larry Hilbrand
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    Based on the diary of an unknown Viet Cong soldier, this film provides a sympathetic look at a Viet Cong soldier who protected a captured American soldier whom he believed did not kill him when the American had the opportunity. —John Sacksteder <Jsack@ka.net>
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    • machine gun
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      • Drama
      • War
    • Certificate
      • R
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      UK versions are cut by 14 seconds for an '18' rating.

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    8/10
    An Excellent Anti-War Movie, Which Does Not Insult My Intelligence Like Other Movies About Vietnam
    In Vietnam, after a battle in the jungle, Captain Keene (Beau Bridges) is captured by Ho (Liem Whatley), an educated Vietnamese commanded by Colonel Tuong (Haing S. Ngor). Although recently losing his father, a teacher killed by the Americans, Ho does not have the feeling of vengeance in his heart and treats the prisoner with dignity, inclusive saving his life. In the end, there is a retribution from Keene to the attitude of Ho. I have never heard anything about this movie. Based on the diary of an unknown Vietnamese soldier (Ho), this excellent movie is indeed a gem, which shows both side of the war with dignity and in a pacifist view. Americans and Vietnamese are presented as human beings, through the character of Captain Keene and Ho. Most of the narrative of Beau Bridges is in `off', when he describes each situation, including his feelings. Ho is a seventeen years old teenager fighting to protect his country against the invader, and Captain Keene is in the war because he is a soldier who follows orders. The dialogs in this movie are intelligent, specially between these two characters. Further, it shows the Vietnamese as persons, defending their invaded country, and not as animals, acephalous beings or numbers, like in most of the films related to the Vietnam war. It is great the way the story is disclosed, showing both sides basically at the same time. The cast and the direction are very sharp and it is amazing the lack of publicity about such a good story. I bought this unknown VHS from a rental for about US$ 1,00 (it was used). However, the lesson of life in the end of the story is priceless. Captain Keene develops himself as a man and learns that in front of his weapon, there was a human being. Before I forget, in the beginning of the story, Captain Keene is presented as a man who speaks Vietnamese language. Therefore, indeed, when the locals speak in `English', actually they would be speaking in their language. Captain Keene is able to understand them and also to maintain a conversation with Ho. Therefore, there is no problem the fact that the movie is spoken in English. It is common sense that Americans usually do not like and are not used to read subtitles, and I believe that was the reason why the story is not spoken in another language. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): `Triângulo de Ferro' (`Iron Triangle')
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    • Apr 20, 2004

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    • Release date
      • January 24, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Iron Triangle - Das eiserne Dreieck
    • Filming locations
      • Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
    • Production companies
      • Scotti Brothers Pictures (I)
      • Eurobrothers
      • International Video Entertainment (IVE)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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