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- Apocalypse Now. Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) is a burnt-out Special Ops soldier assigned to sneak into Cambodia and assassinate a rogue U.S. colonel (Marlon Brando) who has apparently gone insane.
- Platoon. Wanting to do his part to help the American war effort in Vietnam, college dropout Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) volunteers for the U.S. Army.
- Full Metal Jacket. Divided cleanly into two acts, "Full Metal Jacket" follows a group of Marine recruits as they complete basic training under the watchful eye of their sadistic drill sergeant (Lee Ermey).
- The Deer Hunter. In 1968, best friends Mike, Steven, and Nick (Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and John Savage, respectively) are drafted into the U.S. Army.
Sep 21, 2017 · The 10 Best Movies About the Vietnam War. Here are the ten best films to tackle the complicated subject matter in realistic, brutal, and honest ways. By Tyler Coates Published: Sep 21,...
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20 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Go Tell the Spartans. 1978 1h 54m R. 6.6 (3.1K) Rate. During the early 1960s, U.S. military advisers in South Vietnam discover the same challenges that plagued the French army in Indochina ten years prior. Director Ted Post Stars Burt Lancaster Craig Wasson Jonathan Goldsmith.
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Mar 17, 2024 · The 10 Best Vietnam War Movies, Ranked. By Jeffrey Speicher. Published Mar 17, 2024. "Good morning, Vietnam! Hey, this is not a test. This is rock and roll." Over 58,000 U.S. troops died...
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- 'Hamburger Hill' (1987) Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer score: 100% Although it isn't typically praised as highly as other war films, Hamburger Hill certainly deserves to be more often recognized among other outstanding Vietnam War dramas.
- 'Apocalypse Now' (1979) Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer score: 98% Not many directors can say that they have directed not only one but multiple of the best American masterpieces the silver screen has ever been graced with.
- 'Da 5 Bloods' (2020) Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer score: 92% Some would call Spike Lee's style an acquired taste, others would call it hit-or-miss, but one thing is certain: If you enjoy his work, you're bound to be amazed by Da 5 Bloods, an epic about four African-American vets who return to Vietnam to find the remains of their fallen squad leader and the fortune they hid with him.
- 'Full Metal Jacket' (1987) Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer score: 91% Often lauded as one of the greatest directors to ever live, Stanley Kubrick was unafraid to dive into complicated subject matter, such as the Vietnam War.
Dec 31, 2009 · The best Vietnam War movies possess the power to elicit deep emotions, inspire introspection, and prompt thoughtful discussions long after the credits have rolled. These films offer a vivid panorama of humanity's capacity for courage, sacrifice, and resilience amid the chaos and devastation of war.
Sep 18, 2023 · From the transatlantic cultural exchanges enabled by the war, to the unthinkable atrocities committed by the U.S. on foreign soil - and hid from the public - the greatest films about the Vietnam War are typically unsuitable for the faint of heart. 10 Apocalypse Now (1979)
