Hamburger Hill (1987)

War at its worse fought by young men at their best

Hamburger Hill (1987) poster

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.

Director: John Irvin
Genre: War, Action, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Philip Glass
Cinematography: Peter MacDonald
Editing: Peter Tanner
Production: RKO Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations, Existential Dread and Questioning, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain

Keywords

vietnam war, insanity, gi, u.s. air force, us army, loss, nva, lieutenant, jungle, gunfight, soldier, massacre, combat, war hero, anti war

Trailer

Hamburger Hill Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamburger Hill about?
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.
Who directed Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill stars Dylan McDermott, Steven Weber, Tim Quill, Michael Boatman, Anthony Barrile, Don Cheadle.
How long is Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill is a War, Action, Drama film.
How much did Hamburger Hill gross?
Hamburger Hill grossed $14M worldwide.
Where was Hamburger Hill produced?
Hamburger Hill was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Hamburger Hill?
The themes of Hamburger Hill include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations, Existential Dread and Questioning, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain.