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Hamburger Hill

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Hamburger Hill (1987)

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Reviews Counted:181

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Average Rating:6.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: In 1969, fourteen new Army recruits, mostly poor whites and blacks, go through the rigors of basic training in preparation for service in Vietnam. Once overseas, they are sent on a suicide mission... In 1969, fourteen new Army recruits, mostly poor whites and blacks, go through the rigors of basic training in preparation for service in Vietnam. Once overseas, they are sent on a suicide mission to capture the insignificant and well-protected Hamburger Hill. [More]

Starring: Michael Dolan, Daniel O'Shea, Tommy Swerdlow, Anthony Barille

Starring: Michael Dolan, Daniel O'Shea, Tommy Swerdlow, Anthony Barille, Michael Patrick Boatman, Don Cheadle, Dylan McDermott, Courtney B. Vance, Steven Weber

Director: John Irvin

Director: John Irvin
Screenwriter: Jim Carabatsos
Producer: Marcia Nasatir, Jim Carabatsos
Composer: Philip Glass

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