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Hamburger Hill (1987)

"War at its worse fought by young men at their best"

6.619871h 50mEN
WarActionDrama

Directed by John Irvin

Rating

6.6/10

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

EN

Release

August 7, 1987

Director

John Irvin

Official Trailer

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Overview

The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill… up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives. War is hel...

Cast

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott

Sgt. Adam Frantz

Steven Weber

Steven Weber

Sfc. Dennis Worcester

Tim Quill

Tim Quill

Pvt. Joe Beletsky

Michael Boatman

Michael Boatman

Spc Motown

Anthony Barrile

Anthony Barrile

Pvt Vincent 'Alphabet' Languilli

Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Pvt. Washburn

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney B. Vance

Spc. Abraham 'Doc' Johnson

Tommy Swerdlow

Tommy Swerdlow

Pvt. Martin Bienstock

Tegan West

Tegan West

Lt. Terry Eden

Daniel O'Shea

Daniel O'Shea

SPC Gaigin

Harry O'Reilly

Harry O'Reilly

Spc. Michael Duffy

Michael Dolan

Michael Dolan

Spc Murphy

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Hamburger Hill (1987), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill… up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives. War is hell, but this is worse. Hamburger Hill tells it the way it was, the way it really was. It's a raw, gritty and totally unrelenting dramatic depiction of one of the fiercest battles of America's bloodiest war. This happened. Hamburger Hill - war at its worst, men at their best.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Hamburger Hill. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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