The Boys in Company C

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The Boys in Company C

R

Released Feb 2, 1978

2h 7m

War

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

the original full metal jacket

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

The original Full Metal Jacket. Also based on a true story. Very realistic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Sidney J. Furie

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Stan Shaw

Tyrone Washington

Andrew Stevens

Billy Ray Pike

James Canning

Alvin Foster

Michael Lembeck

Vinnie Fazio

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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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