This movie should need no introduction for fans of Vietnam-genre war movies. Starring Burt Lancaster, “Go Tell The Spartans” is based on former war correspondent Daniel Ford’s novel “Incident at Muc Wa” about a Special Forces Detachment in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
Cowboy! Loved this film as a kid. I think it was the first film I saw about Vietnam.
Trivia… Sgt. Oleonowski is played by “The Most Interesting Man In The World”.
Indeed! (you beat me to it)
Its a very fine movie w a great performance by Lancaster
One of my top ten favorite Movies.
Also, a very good representation of early-war SF/Advisor uniforms and patches (yeah,I collect that stuff)
Thanks for this. Made my night. Haven’t seen in quite awhile.
I have that on VCR cassette, somewhere…
Now, do I still have a working VCR?
The story Lancaster tells about why he’s not a General is one of the best scenes, ever, IMO. Has such a military legend feel to it, so genuine. His mannerisms and timing in telling it are proof of acting greatness.
Lancaster only got better as he aged he was one of the finest actors of his generation