Go Tell the Spartans (1978)

We're getting strafed, shelled, bombed, and blasted. And it isn't even our damned war!

Go Tell the Spartans (1978) poster

A unit of American military advisors in Vietnam prior to the major U.S. involvement finds similarities between their helpless struggle against the Viet Cong and the doomed actions of a French unit at the same site a decade before.

Director: Ted Post
Genre: War
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dick Halligan
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Jr.
Editing: Millie Moore
Production: Mar Vista Productions, Spartan Film Partners
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Tiếng Việt
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Vietnam War and Its Trauma

Keywords

vietnam war, vietnam, based on novel or book, major, 1960s

Trailer

Go Tell the Spartans Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Go Tell the Spartans about?
A unit of American military advisors in Vietnam prior to the major U.S. involvement finds similarities between their helpless struggle against the Viet Cong and the doomed actions of a French unit at the same site a decade before.
Who directed Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans stars Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Marc Singer, Joe Unger, David Clennon, Evan C. Kim.
How long is Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans is a War film.
What is the budget of Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans had a budget of $2M.
Where was Go Tell the Spartans produced?
Go Tell the Spartans was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Go Tell the Spartans?
The themes of Go Tell the Spartans include: Vietnam War and Its Trauma.