On Sunday, November 14, 1965 at 10:48 a.m., Lt. Col. Hal Moore and his young troopers touched down at Landing Zone X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley, a place in Vietnam known as “The Valley of Death.” A man of his word, Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Mel Gibson) set foot on the field of battle first only to find himself, and approximately 400 of his men, and a civilian reporter who accompanied them, Joseph Galloway (Barry Pepper), surrounded by roughly 2000 North Vietnamese soldiers. The ensuing battle was one of the most savage in U.S. history, and the first major encounter between the soldiers of North Vietnam and America.
WE WERE SOLDIERS is a detailed recreation of this true story: of the strategies, obstacles, and human cost faced by the troops that participated. “We Were Soldiers” is a tribute to the nobility and uncommon valor of those men under fire. It honors their loyalty to their country and to each other, and it brings to light the heroism and unimaginable sacrifice of men and women both home and abroad.
Synopsis
"The Best War Movie In Years. Gibson Is Superb" Maximum Action, Maximum Drama! - We Were Soldiers is a powerful & bloody war movie based on a true story that moves at a heart-wrenching & ear-shattering pace! On Sunday November 14, 1965 at 10:48am, Lt. Col. Hal Moore (a magnificent performance by Academy Award Winner Mel Gibson) and his regiment of 400 men touch down at Landing Zone X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley, a place in Vietnam known as "The Valley of Death". They find themselves surrounded by roughly 2000 North Vietnamese soldiers and the ensuing battle becomes one of the most savage in US history. Heroism, bravery, sacrifice, the butchery of battle, We Were Soldiers is a gruelling exploration of war with all its horrors, that can rightly take its place alongside war classics Apocalypse Now, Saving Private Ryan & Platoon.
Run Time:
133 minutes
Studio:
Icon Entertainment
FullScreen:
None
Widescreen:
Yes
Format:
PAL
Aspect:
2.35:1
Director:
Randall Wallace
Cast:
Greg Kinnear, Mel Gibson, Sam Elliott, Barry Pepper, Madeleine Stowe, Chris Klein, Keri Russell
Writer:
Randall Wallace
Producer:
Bruce Davey, Stephen McEveety, Randall Wallace
Composer:
Nick Glennie-Smith
Subtitles:
English for the Hearing Impaired, English
Audio:
English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Audio Commentary Dolby D
Extended:
Main Menu Introduction, Menu Animation & Audio, Scene Selection Anim & Audio, Deleted Scenes: 10 +/- commentary, Audio Commentary, Featurette: Getting It Right, Theatrical Trailer, TV Spots, Radio Spots
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Reviews
– Customer review on 04/06/2007
Without doubt one of the best and most moving war movies available. Set in the early Vietnam War, when U.S. forces encountered the N.V.A. in the first major battle, the story follows the men of Colonel Hal Moore through a three day battle that was both harrowing and brutal.
The movie grips you and takes you into the emotional turmoil of the soldiers and of those left behind at home. It is a great movie. Be warned, some of the images are graphic, and that may be something to bare in mind.
fantastic movie, shows just the sort of crap those boys had to put up with during the vietnam war. Quality acting, and based on true events. good movie to learn more about the war
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– Customer review on 04/06/2007
