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Original Title :
A Rumor of War
Genre :
TV Series / Biography / Drama / War
Cast :
Brad Davis,Keith Carradine,Michael O'Keefe
Type :
TV Series
Time :
1h 54min
Rating :
6.8/10
Stoßtrupp durch die grüne Hölle Online

The memories of a US Marine lieutenant in Vietnam who slowly gets disillusioned as the war progresses.
Series cast summary:
Brad Davis Brad Davis - Lt. Philip 'Phil' Caputo 2 episodes, 1980
Keith Carradine Keith Carradine - Lt. Murph McCoy 2 episodes, 1980
Michael O'Keefe Michael O'Keefe - Lt. Walter Cohen 2 episodes, 1980
Richard Bradford Richard Bradford - Gen. Merle Rupert 2 episodes, 1980
Brian Dennehy Brian Dennehy - Sgt. Ned Coleman 2 episodes, 1980
John Friedrich John Friedrich - Cpl. Pascarella 2 episodes, 1980
Perry Lang Perry Lang - Woodward 2 episodes, 1980
Christopher Mitchum Christopher Mitchum - Capt. Peterson 2 episodes, 1980
Dan Shor Dan Shor - Manhole 2 episodes, 1980
Lane Smith Lane Smith - Sgt. Willliam Holgren 2 episodes, 1980
Nicholas Woodeson Nicholas Woodeson - Cpl. Kazmarak 2 episodes, 1980
Gail Youngs Gail Youngs - Carol 2 episodes, 1980
Steve Forrest Steve Forrest - Col. Atherton 2 episodes, 1980
Stacy Keach Stacy Keach - Maj. Ball 2 episodes, 1980
Phillip R. Allen Phillip R. Allen - Col. Perry 2 episodes, 1980
Michael Cavanaugh Michael Cavanaugh - Capt. Lake 2 episodes, 1980
Bobby Ellerbee Bobby Ellerbee - Cpl. Mackey 2 episodes, 1980
David Elliott David Elliott - Sullivan 2 episodes, 1980
Laurence Fishburne Laurence Fishburne - Lightbulb 2 episodes, 1980
Redmond Gleeson Redmond Gleeson - Sgt. Furth 2 episodes, 1980
Edward Grover Edward Grover - Coker 2 episodes, 1980
Gavan O'Herlihy Gavan O'Herlihy - Stanton 2 episodes, 1980
Christopher Allport Christopher Allport - Van Cott 2 episodes, 1980
Jeff Daniels Jeff Daniels - Chaplain 2 episodes, 1980
John Herzfeld John Herzfeld - The Drill Instructor 2 episodes, 1980
Stephen Keep Mills Stephen Keep Mills - The Angry Major 2 episodes, 1980
Helaine Lembeck Helaine Lembeck - Lisa Modesta 2 episodes, 1980
Sandy McPeak Sandy McPeak - Joe Caputo 2 episodes, 1980
Chris Mulkey Chris Mulkey - Radio Man 2 episodes, 1980
Enrique Novi Enrique Novi - Jose Ramirez 2 episodes, 1980
Sean Roche Sean Roche - Hodgkins 2 episodes, 1980
Steven Rotblatt Steven Rotblatt - Zirpoli 2 episodes, 1980
Al Ruscio Al Ruscio - Uncle Al 2 episodes, 1980
Koko Tani Koko Tani - Simone 2 episodes, 1980
Shere Thu Thuy Shere Thu Thuy - Le Dung's Wife 2 episodes, 1980
Marion Yue Marion Yue - Hoa 2 episodes, 1980
David Chow David Chow - The Mayor of Da Nang 2 episodes, 1980
Eunice Christopher Eunice Christopher - Mrs. Caputo 2 episodes, 1980
Oliver Chung Oliver Chung - Le Dung 2 episodes, 1980
Alex Daniels Alex Daniels - Stasek 2 episodes, 1980
John Diehl John Diehl - D.T. 2 episodes, 1980
John Ferrand John Ferrand - Sgt. Whitaker 2 episodes, 1980
Ken Foree Ken Foree - The M.P. 2 episodes, 1980
Karen Kondazian Karen Kondazian - Mrs. Modesta 2 episodes, 1980
Lynn Kuratomi Lynn Kuratomi - Yip Yap 2 episodes, 1980
Joe Lowry Joe Lowry - Winslow 2 episodes, 1980
David Manson David Manson - Second Reporter 2 episodes, 1980
Dani Minnick Dani Minnick - Miss Cunningham 2 episodes, 1980
Scott Mulhern Scott Mulhern - The Priest 2 episodes, 1980
Qui Van Ngo Qui Van Ngo - ARVN Interrogator 2 episodes, 1980
Rodney Saulsberry Rodney Saulsberry - Sgt. Wehr 2 episodes, 1980
Scott Sebastian Scott Sebastian - First Reporter 2 episodes, 1980
Stewart Wolinski Stewart Wolinski - The Doctor 2 episodes, 1980
Robert B. Grass Robert B. Grass - Cpl. Beckett 2 episodes, 1980

The name of the movie and book is paraphrased from the Bible passage Matthew 24:6 "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come."

Actual Marine aircraft were used in this film. KC 130 R and F models from Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron VMGR 352 were filmed taxiing on runways and having coffins removed from them. Active duty Marines from the base were also used to depict Marines marching in columns that were returning from Vietnam. The F model aircraft used in the film actually flew many missions during the Vietnam conflict.


User reviews

Naril

Naril

The movie is a true story. The book gave me bad nightmares, especially the chapter "Officer in Charge of the Dead". Saw it's premiere on TV, which had big time graphic warnings at the end of each commerical break. Sad to say - I doubt the REAL original cut exists. To date I've rented 3 different versions on VHS, none matched the original and one was cut to deliver a different theme - pure butchery. Your experience with this flick will vary wildly, depending upon which release you've happened upon. Probably Brian Denehey's best performance ever. One release I rented cut all the Marine Officer Training school and Ofcr in Charge of the Dead chapters entirely. My advice - read the book, then look for the longest version of this masterpiece that you can find. This sorely needs a restored DVD release. Marine Officer veterans of Vietnam should see this flick, it's the only Vietnam movie that won't leave a bad taste in their mouths. Many fine performances, amazing jungle photography. Fave quote; "You stay here - you learn!"
Bajinn

Bajinn

This was one of my favorite books when I first read it overseas as a young Marine grunt back in 1978. When I returned stateside just a year later I ,along with seven other Marines from my unit, was chosen to serve as an extra in this Phil Caputo movie which was filmed (mostly) just south of Mexico City. Owning an original VHS copy, I wanted to also obtain a DVD copy of the original cut. The problem is that the DVD copy that I bought online (same that's pictured here on IMDb - not the original cover) is an edited/foreign version with subtitles. Since then I've had my VHS copy burned to DVD, but I wish could find the original cut on DVD (professionally done). Oh, and my other beef with this foreign cut that sells online is that they cut out my only speaking scene with Lt. Cohen (Michael O'Keefe)...sad. Aside from the experience of being in the movie, I really enjoyed the final product as I thought it brought a lot of realism (both Marine Corps and Vietnam) to the screen. If you get a chance to see the original cut, I believe you'll enjoy it as I did.
olgasmile

olgasmile

Found this really neat and tight little tv-production on an old vhs x-rental tape the other day. Wholeheartedly recommendable to anyone with the slightest interest in the psychological aspects of warfare. Hardcore action/shoot 'em up-fans should proceed with care, as emphasis is not on the bodycount...luckily!! Great acting all around...perhaps best of all by the possible "VC-agents" in minor roles. Oh, and Ken Foree...of DAWN O T DEAD fame...does a funny scene as an MP. Danish tape runs a fully 3 hours and some secs(pal system) and a hard find for collectors....I was dirt lucky. Cheers
Frosha

Frosha

I served my time in Korea. Five years after I came back old time school mates of mine were being drafted for Vietnam. I later heard their stories over quarts of beer and doobies. This movie IS their story. I was sitting on my couch watching the big ambush scene and it scared the hell out of me in my own living room. The scene where Brian Dennehy tells Lt. Catuto that 19 year old kids in Korea checked their rifle sights by shooting down Korean farmers came home to me. My brother, who fought from the first of the Korean war through the Chosen battle, told me the same thing. This movie has it all. The boredom, the terror, the frustration, the slaughter, the sadness, the futility. And it is real. It starts out slow but when it kicks in it gives no quarter, cuts no slack and takes no prisoners. If you ever carried a rifle in a combat zone at night alone you can relate to it. But even if you have no recollection of the Vietnam war era you can still sense the reality.
Oparae

Oparae

Gripping war drama with a fine performance by Brad Davis. Ranks with many of the best of the Vietnam movie genre (Platoon, Go Tell The Spartans, Gardens of Stone, etc.). Could have easily been a theatrical release.
Ricep

Ricep

Released to TV in two parts in 1980, "A Rumor of War" is a film adaption of Phil Caputo's autobiographical 1977 book of the same name. The story chronicles Caputo (Brad Davis) before the war, during officer training and, mostly, his service in Vietnam as a lieutenant from 1965-1968.

The version I've seen (three times) is the original television version, which is 188 minutes, but it might be more like 191 minutes uncompressed. Some say there's a 195-minute version (which is what my VHS says) and this version likely has 4-5 additional minutes with cussing and nudity, which were deleted for TV. This might indicate that the original version was considered for theatrical release.

In any case, "A Rumor of War" is a quality overview of the infamous war, at least as far as one year through the eyes of an initially passionate young officer. The score is great and varied. There are moody parts reminiscent of "Apocalypse Now" (1979) as well as many parts that influenced the later "Platoon" (1986). While it's not as good as those movies it's surprisingly well done and, as my title blurb says, effectively shows the tedium, the horror, the frustration, the slaughter, the sadness and futility of the war.

The last third switches from Caputo being in charge of a platoon in the bush to being "Officer in Charge of the Dead," back at camp where Caputo said senior officers were more worried about trivial matters than strategy, such as casualty stats, movies being played in the open at night, risking mortar attacks, and enemy corpses being displayed as hunting trophies for visiting generals, etc.

You might remember Brad Davis (R.I.P.) from 1978's excellent "Midnight Express." He's formidable as the protagonist and supported by quality actors, like Michael O'Keefe, Keith Carradine and Brian Dennehy. Stacy Keach and Jeff Daniels have glorified cameos. Gail Youngs has the sole mentionable female role.

BOTTOM LINE: "A Rumor of War" isn't bizarre and fantastical like "Apocalypse Now" or over-the-top like "Platoon." It's a thoroughly realistic take on the Vietnam War through the eyes of a green lieutenant and his one-year experience.

The film was shot in Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, and Mexico.

GRADE: B