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Vietnam War Films
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The Green BeretsThe Green Berets
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John Wayne film that was ridiculed by critics upon its initial release for its glorification of the war.
The Deer Hunter (Universal Legacy Series)The Deer Hunter (Universal Legacy Series)
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A film about the hardships that veterans face when they return from the war.
Apocalypse Now - The Complete Dossier (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)Apocalypse Now - The Complete Dossier (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)
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Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece about a deranged ex-colonel who's the leader of a renegade military outpost that's being targeted by a group of young soldiers. Early performances by Martin Sheen and Laurence Fishburne.
Platoon (Collector's Edition Steelbook)Platoon (Collector's Edition Steelbook)
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An anti-war film that details a light infantry platoon's struggle not to fall apart in the midst of a conflict between their two commanding officers(Tom Berenger and William Dafoe).
Combat ShockCombat Shock
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The story of decorated war hero Frankie Dunland(Rick Giovinazzo)who returns to his hometown only to find it ravaged by crime. Extremely violent indie-film.
Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe Widescreen Edition)Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe Widescreen Edition)
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Satirical look at the horrors of boot camp and the subsequent hell the soldiers face on the battlefield. Excellent performance by Vincent D. Onofrio who plays an emotionally distressed FNG on the brink of insanity.
Hamburger Hill (20th Anniversary Edition)Hamburger Hill (20th Anniversary Edition)
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Makes Saving Private Ryan look like an after school special. Details the 10 day battle that claimed the lives of many troops. Excellent use of period music and early performances by Dylan McDermont and Don Cheadle are the highlights of this ultra-violent war epic.
Good Morning, Vietnam (Special Edition)Good Morning, Vietnam (Special Edition)
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Early Robin Williams comedy about an Armed Forces DJ who proves to be very popular with the soldiers.
Born on the Fourth of July (Special Edition)Born on the Fourth of July (Special Edition)
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Adaptation of War Hero/Anti-War Activist Ron Kovic's bestselling autobiography. Unflinchingly real and depressing.
We Were Soldiers (Widescreen Edition)We Were Soldiers (Widescreen Edition)
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Film that chronicles the first major battle between U.S. troops and N.V.A. troops in the La Drang Valley.