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The Boys in Company C

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A pusher (Stan Shaw), an athlete (Andrew Stevens), a writer (James Canning) and other Marine recruits go from boot camp to Vietnam.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times I think the movie is, first and best, a thrilling entertainment that starts by being funny and ends by being very deeply moving. But I also think it reflects an attitude about Vietnam that wouldn't have been possible in a war movie of the early 1940s. Rated: 4/4 Jun 15, 2018 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Sidney J. Furie has opted for a combination of sentimentalism with cynicism and the elements are like oil and vinegar: never flirting and they drag along the film until an ending taken straight from the finale of M.A.S.H. [Full review in Spanish] Jan 25, 2024 Full Review Bernard Drew Gannett News Service The movie isn't really terrible, it just seems to be inspired by other movies about other wars. Nov 1, 2019 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Furie's film about the combat experience of five soldiers is one of the first movies about thr Vietnam War Rated: B- Apr 12, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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George M A damn good movie with a bit of an uneven ending, it's worth seeing for the performance of R. Lee Ermy, years before the overrated Full Metal Jacket (which I only watch for the Boot Camp scenes). A fine cast and a good look at the ridiculous misery of Viet Nam, caused by an overconfident US Government, who should have told France to take a flying leap and remained out of Vietnam. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/01/25 Full Review Alberto G I had enlisted into the Marines the same year, I watched the movie right before I left to boot camp to set expectations. It scared me straight but it was too late. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review Bruce M I SEEN THE MOVIE AT THE RIVIARA THEATRE WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT. VERY GOOD! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/20/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the first vietnam films and one of the very best, criminally overlooked in 1978. First saw it in 1980 when I was 14 and it made a big impact on me for the well acted depth of the characters and forthright direction. Just saw a couple of clips on youtube and they are still very good. Should be seen. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member the original full metal jacket Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member The original Full Metal Jacket. Also based on a true story. Very realistic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Sidney J. Furie

Director

Stan Shaw

Tyrone Washington

Andrew Stevens

Billy Ray Pike

James Canning

Alvin Foster

Michael Lembeck

Vinnie Fazio

Craig Wasson

Dave Bisbee
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Movie Info

Synopsis A pusher (Stan Shaw), an athlete (Andrew Stevens), a writer (James Canning) and other Marine recruits go from boot camp to Vietnam.
Director
Sidney J. Furie
Producer
Andre Morgan
Production Co
Golden Harvest Company
Rating
R
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 2, 1978, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 16, 2017
Runtime
2h 7m
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