Though the antiwar sentiments of hamburger hill come through loud and clear, the film is squarely on the side of those courageous, muchmaligned americans. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives. It stars anthony barrile as private first class alphabet languilli, don cheadle as private first class david washburn, dylan mcdermott as sergeant adam frantz, michael boatman as specialist ray motown. The movie itself is one of my favorites about the vietnam war. Hamburger hill theme phillip glass by sonny crockett. Hamburger hill is a worthwhile picture to watch, one that is far better than what some critics have said, with a great cast, well written script, this is a picture that will surely satisfy the. Hamburger hill mass market paperback september 1, 1987. Armys 3rd battalion, 187th infantry regiment, 101st. Hamburger hill war at its worst, men at their best. A ridge of dong ap bia, hill 937, torn up by the battle, strewn with so many dead and wounded, was christened with the name hamburger hill. Anthony barrile, don cheadle, dylan mcdermott, steven weber, courtney b.
With anthony barrile, michael boatman, don cheadle, michael dolan. In 1987, the movie hamburger hill directed by john irvin hit the american theaters. Tanyeli,turkish belly dancer on turkish tv by turkdans. Membership allows you to connect with other members, view member photographs, and share your own photos. Hamburger hill is a moving war story set during the vietnam war. While nearly a decade had passed since films like the deer hunter, coming home and apocalypse now helped define the cinemas vietnam war experience, hill was released five months after platoon took home.
Jul 19, 2015 graphic portrayal of the ten day assault on hill 937, beginning on may 10, 1969, that took 70% casualties from the men of b company, 3rd battalion, 187th infanty regiment, 101st airborne division. Hamburger hill 1987 german dl 1080p bluray avcngeg3w9iose6v alt. Legendas hamburger hill legendas portugues pt 1cd srt por. Based on a true incident, the story takes place in 1969, as the 101st airborne division confronts the vietcong in a bloody battle over hill 937 aka hamburger hill in the a shau valley. Multiple links are listed since a different versions exist and b many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Army soldiers of b company, 3rd battalion, 187th infanty regiment, 101st airborne division during the brutal 10 day may 11. Platoon premiered on december 19, 1986, going wide on february 7, 1987, placing it in perfect oscar position of which itd take best picture, amongst others.
Hamburger hill 1987 hamburger hill is an american motion picture, directed by john irvin and released in 1987. Armys 3rd battalion, 187th infantry regiment, part of the 3rd brigade, 101st airborne. A very realistic interpretation of one of the bloodiest battles of the vietnam war. As a result of this, there were invariably many comparisons to these other bigger. Fourteen warweary soldiers are battling for a mudcovered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. The media myth hamburger hill a shau valley may 1969. Hamburger hill wikipedia, the free encyclopedia hamburger hill hamburger hill is a 1987 american war film about the actual assault of the u. Black hawk down helicopter scenes, haunting theme music soundtrack. Bloody 10day battle at hamburger hill begins history. Watch hamburger hill full movie 1987 video dailymotion. In it the horrors and futility of the vietnam war came brutally to life through the eyes of 14 american soldiers of 101st airborne division as they attempt to. Hamburger hill 1987 action, drama, thriller, war usa.
The battle of hamburger hill was a battle of the vietnam war that was fought by u. It stars anthony barrile as private first class alphabet languilli, don cheadle as private first class david washburn, dylan mcdermott as sergeant adam frantz, michael boatman as. It is about the battles and the strategies between the 101st airborne division screaming eagles and the north vietnamese army nva over a specific area called hamburger hill or hill 937. I have, and have read the book hamburger hill hill 937 vietnam, or otherwise often referring to the 10 days in may. Hamburger hill 1987, directed by john irvin, by jon. It is about the battles and the strategies between the 101st airborne division screaming eagles and the north vietnamese army nva over a specific area called hamburger hill. Multiple links are listed since a different versions exist and b many scripts posted become. Vance, dylan mcdermott, steven weber, michael boatman, michael dolan, don cheadle, and anthony barrile, about the actual assault of the u. Hamburger hill is an american motion picture, directed by john irvin and released in 1987. When it was released in 1987, hamburger hill faced a fitting uphill battle.
Though the antiwar sentiments of hamburger hill come through loud and clear, the film is squarely on the side of those courageous, muchmaligned americans who fought and died in vietnam. Hamburger hill tells it the way it was, the way it really was. Army and army of the republic of vietnam arvn forces against peoples army of vietnam pavn forces from 10 to 20 may 1969 during operation apache snow. Armys 3rd battalion, 187th infantry regiment, 101st airborne division screaming eagles on ap bia mountain near the laotian border, on a wellfortified position, including trenchworks and bunkers, of the north vietnamese army. Written and produced by james carabatsos heartbreak ridge, hamburger hill is a movie directed by john irvin in 1987. Hamburger hill after the battle, may 20, 1969 douglas gagne photo. Hamburger hill is a 1987 american war film about the actual assault of the u.
Known to military planners as hill 937 a reference to its height in meters, the solitary peak is. Hamburger hill is a 1987 american war movie about the 1969 assault during the vietnam war of the u. Based on a true incident, the story takes place in 1969, as the 101st airborne division confronts the vietcong in a bloody battle over hill 937 aka. May 23, 2012 based on a true incident, the story takes place in 1969, as the 101st airborne division confronts the vietcong in a bloody battle over hill 937 aka hamburger hill in the a shau valley. Hamburger hill 710 movie clip breakup letter 1987 hd. One shots a passion project for producers marcia nasatir and jim carabatsos. Yet no post actually breaks down why it is so good and so forgotten. Its a raw, gritty and totally unrelenting dramatic depiction of one of the fiercest battles of americas bloodiest war. One shots a passion project for producers marcia nasatir. Graphic portrayal of the ten day assault on hill 937, beginning on may 10, 1969, that took 70% casualties from the men of b company, 3rd battalion, 187th infanty regiment, 101st airborne division. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Hamburger hill 810 movie clip you havent earned the right.
Hamburger hill legendas 99 legendas download movie and. Hamburger hill internet movie firearms database guns in. Troops count cost of vietnams hamburger hill archive. A very realistic interpretation of one of the bloodiest battles of the. Hamburger hill internet movie firearms database guns. The film hamburger hill 1987 tells the story of the assault on hill 937, or ap bia mountain, through the eyes of a company of american soldiers. Rent hamburger hill 1987 starring anthony barille and michael boatman on dvd and bluray. Hamburger hill was the scene of an intense and controversial battle during the vietnam war. Looking through rmovies history, hamburger hill trailer often pops up in lists of great war movies.
Discussion hamburger hill 1987 the saving private ryan. Armys 3rd battalion, 187th infantry regiment, part of the 101st airborne division screaming eagles, on a wellfortified position. Hamburger hill bluray release date october 18, 2016. R, 1 h 50 min anthony barrile, michael boatman, don cheadle, michael dolan director. Discussion hamburger hill 1987 the saving private ryan of the vietnam war movie genre. Men at their best the men of bravo company are facing a battle thats all uphill up hamburger hill. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from hamburger hill. Welcome to the members only section of the website. Jim carabatsos writerproducer the movie when it was released in 1987, hamburger hill faced a fitting uphill battle. Hamburger hill tells it the way it was, the way it really. Rent hamburger hill 1987 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. While looking for new vietnam war movies years ago, i stumbled across hamburger hill. Hamburger hill, on a platoon in vietnam the new york. Armys 3rd battalion, 187th infantry regiment, part of the 101st airborne division screaming eagles, on a wellfortified position, including trenchworks.
Hamburger hill 1987, directed by john irvin, by jon cvack. Hamburger hill is a 1987 vietnam war film that was one of the competing nam movies following 1986s platoon. Hamburger hill is a 1987 american vietnam war film starring courtney b. I can tell no difference in resolution between the hamburger hill dvd ive had for years and the bluray version. The men of bravo company are facing a battle thats all uphill up hamburger hill.
In it the horrors and futility of the vietnam war came brutally to life through the eyes of 14 american soldiers of 101st airborne division as they attempt to capture a heavily fortified hill 937 under the pavn control. After ten days and hundreds of casualties, the 3rd battalion,187th infantry regiment, 101st airborne division took control of the hill. While the rest of the world wondered why, the screamin eagles fought and died in the fiercest battle of americas bloodiest war. Much of what we see is what we bring into the theater. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Douglas gagne from new hampshire, was a recon sergeant who worked with the artillery forward observer assigned to company a 2506th. You will need to register as a member in order to access this section. May 08, 2020 hamburger hill was the scene of an intense and controversial battle during the vietnam war. While nearly a decade had passed since films like the deer hunter, coming home and apocalypse now helped define the cinemas vietnam war experience, hill was released five months after platoon took home four oscars, and just two months after stanley kubricks full. At the time, the actors were unknown, the genre was being.
Although the heavily fortified hill 937 was of little strategic value, u. Hamburger hill rolled out in that dead movie month of august 28, 1987, a bit too early for awards fair, and i assume, similar to the thin red line, was drowned out by platoons. This film was released in august of 1987, only a few weeks following the release of full metal jacket and only a few months following platoons academy award win for best picture. Nam sense photos of the vietnam war, hamburger hill battle. My interest is because of our unit and the cleanup activity we were involved in as the 101st airborne 501st and 506th were ending their fight. American military records of the battle refer to the.