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Volunteers (1985)

"Ready or not, here they come."

5.519851h 47mEN
Comedy

Directed by Nicholas Meyer

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

EN

Release

August 16, 1985

Director

Nicholas Meyer

Official Trailer

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Overview

After graduating from Yale in 1962, womanizing Lawrence flees a gambling debt that his rich dad won't pay and takes his roomie's place as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Thai Golden Triangle with two other PCVs. Will he survive two years?

Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Lawrence Whatley Bourne III

John Candy

John Candy

Tom Tuttle

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson

Beth Wexler

Tim Thomerson

Tim Thomerson

John Reynolds

Gedde Watanabe

Gedde Watanabe

At Toon

George Plimpton

George Plimpton

Lawrence Bourne Jr.

Ernest Harada

Ernest Harada

Chung Mee

Allan Arbus

Allan Arbus

Albert Bardenaro

Xander Berkeley

Xander Berkeley

Kent Sutcliffe

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Cicero

Jacqueline Evans

Jacqueline Evans

Aunt Eunice

Pamela Gual

Pamela Gual

Tammy

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Volunteers (1985), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After graduating from Yale in 1962, womanizing Lawrence flees a gambling debt that his rich dad won't pay and takes his roomie's place as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Thai Golden Triangle with two other PCVs. Will he survive two years?

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Volunteers. 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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