---
title: "Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/danger-close-the-battle-of-long-tan-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 508664
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/danger-close-the-battle-of-long-tan-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under War, Action, Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Red Dune Films, Full Clip Productions, Deeper Water Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Young recruits face a brutal, outnumbered battle in a Vietnamese rubber plantation"

### Why Watch
- Depicts the harrowing Battle of Long Tan
- Highlights the courage of outnumbered soldiers
- Authentic period setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic combat may be intense for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic combat and war violence, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, intense, historical, war

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/danger-close-the-battle-of-long-tan-2019#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kriv Stenders
- **Networks / Studios**: Red Dune Films, Full Clip Productions, Deeper Water Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Travis Fimmel** as *Major Harry Smith*
- **Luke Bracey** as *Sergeant Bob Buick*
- **Daniel Webber** as *Private Paul Large*
- **Alexander England** as *Warrant Officer Class 2 Jack Kirby*
- **Aaron Glenane** as *Captain Morrie Stanley*
- **Nicholas Hamilton** as *Private Noel Grimes*
- **Myles Pollard** as *Flight Lieutenant Frank Riley*
- **Matt Doran** as *Major Noel Ford*
- **Anthony Hayes** as *Lieutenant Colonel Colin Townsend*
- **Richard Roxburgh** as *Brigadier Oliver David Jackson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When does the film take place?
The story is set in August 1966 during the Vietnam War.

### Q: Which countries' troops are featured?
The film follows Australian and New Zealand soldiers.

### Q: What specific battle is portrayed?
It dramatizes the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 59 minutes.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as war, action, drama, and history.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/508664)
- [Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan (2019) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/234496-danger-close-the-battle-of-long-tan/prehled/)
- [Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan 68% (2019) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/123902-danger-close-the-battle-of-long-tan)
- [Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan online film (2019…](https://www.bombuj.si/online-film-danger-close-the-battle-of-long-tan-2019)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*