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The Green Berets streaming

1968 Movie United States War, Drama 136 min FSK 16
By: John Wayne, Ray Kellogg, Mervyn LeRoy With: Chuck Roberson, Rudy Robbins, Craig Jue, David Janssen, Raymond St. Jacques

U.S. Special Forces troops ("Green Berets") under the command of Colonel Mike Kirby defend a firebase during the Vietnam war. War correspondent George Beckwith accompanies Kirby and objects to both the war and the means by which it is executed. Kirby's firebase is overrun and his troops fight bravely to retake it. Kirby and a select group of his men are then ordered on a special mission to capture a high-level Viet Cong officer.

Filmium rating
46%

Festival Achievements

International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 1968
Selections:
IDFA Archive

Mood

Anti-War
Patriotic
Propaganda

Cast & Crew

Ray Kellogg
Mervyn LeRoy
John Wayne
Robin Moore
James Lee Barrett
Raymond St. Jacques
Luke Askew
Paul Genge
Kenner G. Kemp
Walter Soo Hoo
Eddy Donno
Jack Soo
Mike Henry
Bruce Cabot
Cliff Lyons
Irene Tsu
Richard 'Cactus' Pryor
Jim Hutton
Aldo Ray
David Janssen
Patrick Wayne
Chuck Roberson
Craig Jue
George Takei
Jason Evers
Rudy Robbins
Walker Edmiston
Edward Faulkner

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget
Studio Production

Cinematic Technique

Authentic Uniforms
Battle Scenes
Military Equipment Footage

Narrative Structure

Linear Narrative
War Adventure

Pace

Action-Packed
Fast-Paced
Intense

Runtime

Over 2 Hours

Soundtrack

Barry Sadler Song
Military Score
Patriotic Music

Style

Military Realism
Patriotic Tone
War Film

Time-Period

1960S
Vietnam War Era

Central Conflict

Enemy Attack
Rescue Mission
Vietnam War Intervention

Characters

Green Berets
Special Forces Soldiers
War Correspondent

Ending

Beach Sunset
Bittersweet
Soldiers' Sacrifice

Historical Context

1960S
Tet Offensive
Vietnam War

Key Plot Points

Camp Attack
Retreat And Evacuation
Secret Mission To Capture Enemy Leader

Plot

Anti-Communist Propaganda
Special Forces Missions
Vietnam Conflict

Setting

Jungle Warfare
South Vietnam
Vietnamese Villages

Shooting Location

Fort Benning
Vietnamese Jungle

Theme

Anti-Communism
Patriotism
War Heroism

Genre

Action
Patriotic
War

Audiences

Military Enthusiasts
Patriotic Viewers
Vietnam War Supporters

Titles

The Green Berets

Awards

Afi'S Quote Nomination

Box Office Success

8.7 Million Rentals
Financial Hit

Critical Reception

Ebert'S Zero Stars
Maltin'S 'Bomb'
Poor Reviews

Ratings

23% Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Criticized As Propaganda
Negative Reviews
Poor Critical Reception

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1968
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