Go Tell the Spartans
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Movie Reviews of Go Tell the Spartans
Movie Review: An over-looked Vietnam war classic film
Summary: 5 Stars
Released in the same year as other Vietnam films such as "Coming Home" and "The Deer Hunter", this fine low-budget film was ignored by the Academy in favor of the other two yet it boasts one of Burt Lancaster best latter day performances and the other two leads, Craig Wasson and Marc Singer, are also excellent as well. In fact Lancaster was so fond of the brilliant script/story that he donated $150,000 out of his pocket to complete the film. In print, Lancaster stated that he considered "Airport" a pile of crap but he was paid so well for it that he could afford to play a role such as Maj Asa Baker, a war weary veteran of previous wars. Along with his other great roles such as "Atlantic City" and "The Leopard", this one ranks as one of his best and the direction by Ted Post (Hang Em High;Magnum Force) is focused and efficient. Recommended for anyone interested in the whole Vietnam dilemna and war enthusiasts.Movie Review: A must have for any collector of Viet Nam films
Summary: 5 Stars
Other reviewers have stated that this is "early" Viet Nam. This is true. My husband (US Army Rtd) was a Green Beret in Nam and in the conflict from 1960 until late 1966. What makes this a must have for us, is that the parts played in the actual movie are loosely based on Charlie's old unit. Charlie was actually the radioman, I don't remember the name of the actor who played his part. We have old photos of the actual men portrayed in this movie by actors. My husband has kept in contact with many of these men over the years. Most of whom now are gone. Our VHS tape of this has been loaned out over and over again to his Army friends. I can only pray that when the DVD version comes out the DVD is of good quality. Other's have said many good things about this movie, so I won't go into more detail about the actual movie. We are anxiously awaiting it's release here!Movie Review: This is THE Viet Nam movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Those of us who live through this mess look upon this movie as the movie that shows the stupidty of war and of governments who put men in harm's way. There are showier movies about Viet Nam, one in particular, that people point to when someone wants a war movie, but none are as soul baring as this one. I won't go into the plot because that is not important. Just rent it or buy it and see for yourself. Then ask yourself this question how did this movie get made when it did? I still can see the ending shot. It is one of the most haunting and sad commentary on war in movie history.Movie Review: Vietnam;The Early Days
Summary: 5 Stars
GO TELL THE SPARTANS is a film that makes clear much of the thought and rationale for our involvement in Vietnam. Lean, stripped down, almost documentary in structure and form it tells the story of early advisers and a small bloody battle that was an indicator for what was to come.
Burt Lancaster and Marc Singer deliver first rate performances and the small cast of mainly unknown and character actors only lend to the realism. A must have film for anyone interested in the history of the Vietnam War and in gaining a clearer perspective of our entanglements there.
Movie Review: An Overlooked Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
After the release of THE GREEN BERETS in 1967, eleven years later would come a stream of films about the war: BOY'S FROM COMPANY C, APOCALYPSE NOW, THE DEERHUNTER, HAMBURGER HILL, PLATOON and perhaps the most under-rated of all GO TELL THE SPARTANS. A fine performance by Burt Lancaster as a grizzled veteran with troops Craig Wasson and Marc Singer. Set in the early years of the war, it is a warning what awaits in the jungles and rice paddies. Directed by Ted Post (MAGNUM FORCE), a great addition to any collection.