What is Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Release date
- Jul 12, 1978
- Genres
- War
- Updated
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Go Tell the Spartans is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under War.
Should you watch it?
“American military advisors face a helpless struggle against the Viet Cong prior to major U.S. involvement.”
- strong plot
- valuable historical context on the early war
- made by B-movie creators
Watch it if you are interested in films depicting the early part of the Vietnam War.
The film deals with war themes and combat situations.
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What is the film about?
It follows a unit of American military advisors in Vietnam prior to major U.S. involvement.
When does the story take place?
The film is set during the early part of the Vietnam War in 1964.
What is the film based on?
It is based on Daniel Ford's 1967 novel Incident at Muc Wa.
Who wrote the novel the film is based on?
Daniel Ford, who was a correspondent in Vietnam for The Nation.
What genre is the film?
It is a war film released in 1978.
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