Very gritty realistic infantry war film, possibly the first Vietnam war film. The French defeat at Dien Bien Phu calls for the withdrawal of all French units throughout the country and neighboring countries.
Funny fact is this was filmed in Cambodia during 1965, you can almost imagine the North Vietnamese and Vietcong digging tunnels and fortifying themselves miles within filming locations of this movie.
The opening title gives credit to Prince Sihanouk for letting them film there, and we all know what happens with him and Pol Pot in the years to come.
The infantry battles are very realistic and the film has an anti-war movie approach which is always the best way to go. Similar to Platoon from Oliver stone. This movies Director was a French veteran of that war. The dialogue between the soldiers seems very authentic. This could've been a major hit if it was in color or had a bigger budget. But it doesn't let down, and there's high definition versions out there.
As most Vietnam war movies were filmed in the Philippines which is extremely similar to Vietnam. You just can't help but smile when you see the Cambodian countryside during 1965. Extremely beautiful.
Funny fact is this was filmed in Cambodia during 1965, you can almost imagine the North Vietnamese and Vietcong digging tunnels and fortifying themselves miles within filming locations of this movie.
The opening title gives credit to Prince Sihanouk for letting them film there, and we all know what happens with him and Pol Pot in the years to come.
The infantry battles are very realistic and the film has an anti-war movie approach which is always the best way to go. Similar to Platoon from Oliver stone. This movies Director was a French veteran of that war. The dialogue between the soldiers seems very authentic. This could've been a major hit if it was in color or had a bigger budget. But it doesn't let down, and there's high definition versions out there.
As most Vietnam war movies were filmed in the Philippines which is extremely similar to Vietnam. You just can't help but smile when you see the Cambodian countryside during 1965. Extremely beautiful.