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The Walking Dead

R

1995

1h 29m

War

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In Vietnam, a squad of four African-American soldiers is deployed on a hazardous mission to rescue POWs from a remote jungle temple. Led by the fearless Sgt. Barkley (Joe Morton), the diverse group -- comprising impressionable young soldier Joe Brooks (Vonte Sweet), rebellious stoner Hoover Branche (Eddie Griffin), and bookish ideologue Cole Evans (Allen Payne) -- recount their personal experiences about how they ended up joining the Marine Corps.

Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

The zombie-horror-film title is the most dramatic feature of this meandering combat melodrama.

Rated: D+

Aug 5, 2015

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

Paying tribute to the black American combat soldier, this is an earnest, socially conscious film that is neither effective as an actioner nor as a personal drama.

Rated: C

Oct 31, 2006

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Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

An admirable attempt, but these soldier's stories could be told a whole lot better.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 3, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 2/5

Jul 29, 2002

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Chronos

It was a nice pass time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/19/22

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Audience Member

They had a cast that could have made it a decent film, but lackluster directing and poor acting made this inadequate mess almost unwatchable.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

it is amazing because it has cool make up

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

Seriously, it f$@&ing sucked

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

This is one of the most idiotic war movies ever created. Marines on a Vietnam POW rescue mission ditty bopping through the jungle, smoking weed, and arguing the whole time. The writer and director should both be shot.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

This 1995 movie is a classic! This movie give you an insight on how African(black) people went through during the Vietnam War. What was interesting how the four marines told their sobering story on why they joined the marine core. Allen Payne, Eddie Griffin, Joe Morton and Vonte Sweet did an excellent job!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Preston A. Whitmore II

Director

Allen Payne

Cole Evans

Eddie Griffin

Pvt. Hoover Brache

Joe Morton

Sgt. Barkley

Vonte Sweet

Pfc. Joe Brooks

Roger Floyd

Cpl. Pippins

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Synopsis

In Vietnam, a squad of four African-American soldiers is deployed on a hazardous mission to rescue POWs from a remote jungle temple. Led by the fearless Sgt. Barkley (Joe Morton), the diverse group -- comprising impressionable young soldier Joe Brooks (Vonte Sweet), rebellious stoner Hoover Branche (Eddie Griffin), and bookish ideologue Cole Evans (Allen Payne) -- recount their personal experiences about how they ended up joining the Marine Corps.

Director: Preston A. Whitmore II
Producer: George Jackson, Doug McHenry, Frank Price
Production Co: Savoy Pictures, The Jackson/McHenry Company, Price Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 5, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.2M
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo