The Green Berets 1968
“A special force in a special kind of hell!”
What is The Green Berets?
The Green Berets is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under War, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 142 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 4, 1968
- Studios
- Batjac Productions
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Green Berets is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under War, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Batjac Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two elite Green Beret teams face daring missions deep in Vietnam.”
- Features iconic star John Wayne
- Depicts intense special‑forces operations
- Shows 1960s war filmmaking style
- Some screenplay elements differ from the original novel
- Presents a partisan view of the conflict
Watch it if you enjoy classic war dramas with John Wayne and special‑forces action.
The film includes intense combat scenes and a propagandistic perspective, making it more suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the basic plot?
Colonel Mike Kirby leads two Green Beret teams on missions in South Vietnam: reinforcing a threatened camp and abducting a North Vietnamese general.
Who stars in the film?
The cast includes John Wayne, David Janssen, Jim Hutton, Aldo Ray, and Raymond St. Jacques.
When was the film shot?
Much of the film was shot in the summer of 1967.
How does the film relate to the novel?
Portions of the screenplay bear little relation to the novel, adding a subplot where a woman seduces a North Vietnamese general.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a war and drama film.
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