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Hamburger Hill (1987)

โ€œWar at its worst fought by young men at their bestโ€

6.6/10 ยท 529 votes 1h 50m r ActionDramaWar

#41 of 59 films from 1987 #1034 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Irvin ยท Written by James Carabatsos

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Overview

The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphillโ€ฆ 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.

Cast

Dylan McDermottas Sgt. Adam Frantz
Tim Quillas Pvt. Joe Beletsky
Don Cheadleas Pvt. Washburn
Michael Boatmanas Spc Motown
Steven Weberas Sfc. Dennis Worcester
Anthony Barrileas Pvt Vincent 'Alphabet' Languilli
Courtney B. Vanceas Spc. Abraham 'Doc' Johnson
Tommy Swerdlowas Pvt. Martin Bienstock
Tegan Westas Lt. Terry Eden
Daniel O'Sheaas SPC Gaigin
Harry O'Reillyas Spc. Michael Duffy
Michael Dolanas Spc Murphy
Don Jamesas Sgt. Elliott 'Mac' McDaniel
Kieu Chinhas Mama San

Facts

Release dateAugust 7, 1987
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Drama, War
LanguageEN
Box office$13,839,404
IMDbtt0093137

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Questions

How long is Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Hamburger Hill worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 529 votes, which places it #41 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 32%) and #1034 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill was directed by John Irvin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Raw Deal (1986).
Who stars in Hamburger Hill?
Dylan McDermott as Sgt. Adam Frantz; Tim Quill as Pvt. Joe Beletsky; Don Cheadle as Pvt. Washburn; Michael Boatman as Spc Motown; Steven Weber as Sfc. Dennis Worcester; Anthony Barrile as Pvt Vincent 'Alphabet' Languilli.
What is Hamburger Hill rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hamburger Hill?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18715.

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