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The Green Berets (1968)
Released By: Warner Home Video   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: War
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: John Wayne
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Aldo Ray, David Janssen, Jim Hutton, John Wayne
Published ID: 655
UPC: 012569100220, 085391158608, 883929091553,
Plot: The Green Berets is an exciting war film that was lambasted by critics who at the time of its release opposed the war in Vietnam. Wayne's role is similar to his part in The Longest Day (1963), but it was evident to the worldwide public that the same bravado that flew well in World War II crash-landed in 1968 in the wake of a very different war and political time. Wayne plays the hard-nosed rough-and-ready Colonel Mike Kirby who heads a courageous bunch of tough-as-nails Green Berets determined to capture an important enemy general. They are accompanied by a skeptical reporter who soon becomes a gung-ho red-white-and-blue patriot as the Colonel and the others lecture and show him why they must defeat the commies. Interestingly, despite the massive anti-war sentiments of the times, the film grossed over $11 million at the box-office and is especially notable for the fine battle scenes. The film also features the hit song Ballad of the Green Berets, sung by Sgt. Barry Sadler. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
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A Vietnam movie for the whole family
Added 11/2/2009

Something for everybody, not too bloody & the language not very offensive.
This is a DVD that you turn over & play both sides, which wasn't very well marked. We thought there was something wrong with it when Side 1 stopped quite unexpectidly. Good movie though, you can't beat John Wayne!

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The Green Berets
Added 10/20/2009

I have always loved this movie. I am especially partial to this movie, because I am a John Wayne fan, & also a Jim Hutton fan.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Very Cool Movie
Added 10/19/2009

I remember as a child watching this movie with my father, and hearing him describe his time with John Wayne as they filmed this movie during his stint at Fort Benning.

This was the first feature film done not only during the Vietnam War, but one sanctioned by the Department of Defense. It was, according to my father who served two tours of duty in 'Nam, very realistic for the time.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
short play
Added 10/16/2009

Very diappointed. I received the movie in a good time period but the movie would not play in its entirety. A replacement was quickly sent but the same issue occurred. I even tried the movie in multiple dvd players. Both movies were returned. I still have not received a working movie or verification that one was sent. Judgeing from the emails I have received from Amazon they have no record of receiving either movie back. Also no email or phone number on the web site, this is not good business practice. There should be a way for us, the consumer, to get assistance when needed.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Faulty CD
Added 9/13/2009

I enjoy watching war movies. This movie is great. I've purchased The Green Berets twice from Amazon and both times the disc went blank part way through the movie. I thought that it may be my dvd player but after restarting the movie, the same problem would occur. It appears that Amazon received a supply of faulty discs.

As to the movie itself I would give it a 5 star rating. However, due to the receipt of faulty discs twice, I must rate it one star and recommend that The Green Berets not be purchased from Amazon.

0 out of 2 people found this helpful.
A Vietnam movie for the whole family
Added 11/2/2009

Something for everybody, not too bloody & the language not very offensive.
This is a DVD that you turn over & play both sides, which wasn't very well marked. We thought there was something wrong with it when Side 1 stopped quite unexpectidly. Good movie though, you can't beat John Wayne!

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The Green Berets
Added 10/20/2009

I have always loved this movie. I am especially partial to this movie, because I am a John Wayne fan, & also a Jim Hutton fan.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Very Cool Movie
Added 10/19/2009

I remember as a child watching this movie with my father, and hearing him describe his time with John Wayne as they filmed this movie during his stint at Fort Benning.

This was the first feature film done not only during the Vietnam War, but one sanctioned by the Department of Defense. It was, according to my father who served two tours of duty in 'Nam, very realistic for the time.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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