Go Tell the Spartans (1978)
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- R
- 1h 54min
- Drama, War
- 01 Sep 1978 (USA)
- Movie
During the early 1960s, U.S. military advisers in South Vietnam discover the same challenges that plagued the French army in Indochina ten years prior.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Burt Lancaster | ... |
Maj. Asa Barker
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| Craig Wasson | ... |
Cpl. Stephen Courcey
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| Jonathan Goldsmith | ... |
Sgt. Oleonowski
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| Marc Singer | ... |
Capt. Al Olivetti
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| Joe Unger | ... |
Lt. Raymond Hamilton
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Dennis Howard | ... |
Cpl. Abraham Lincoln
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| David Clennon | ... |
Lt. Finley Wattsberg
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| Evan C. Kim | ... |
Sgt. Nguyen 'Cowboy'
(as Evan Kim)
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| John Megna | ... |
Cpl. Ackley
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| Hilly Hicks | ... |
Signalman Toffee
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| Dolph Sweet | ... |
Gen. Harnitz
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| Clyde Kusatsu | ... |
Col. Minh
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| James Hong | ... |
The Old Man
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| Denice Kumagai | ... |
Butterfly
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| Tad Horino | ... |
One-eyed man
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Phong Diep | ... |
Minh's Interpreter
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| Ralph Brannen | ... |
Col. Minh's ADC
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Mark Carlton | ... |
Capt. Schlitz
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Dabney Coleman | ... |
Helicopter pilot (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ted Post | ||
Written by
| Daniel Ford | ... | (novel "Incident at Muc Wa") |
| Wendell Mayes | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Allan F. Bodoh | ... | producer |
| Mitchell Cannold | ... | producer |
| Jesse Corallo | ... | associate producer (as Jess Corallo) |
| Michael Leone | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Dick Halligan | ||
Cinematography by
| Harry Stradling Jr. | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Millie Moore | ||
Editorial Department
| Maurie Beck | ... | assistant editor |
| Joe Digaltano | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Lynn Stalmaster | ||
Art Direction by
| Jack Senter | ||
Costume Design by
| Ron Dawson | ||
Makeup Department
| Nick Petty | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jesse Corallo | ... | production manager |
| Carolyn H. Paterson | ... | assistant to producers |
| Jeff Sinclair | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jesse Corallo | ... | first assistant director |
| Michael J. Kane | ... | second assistant director (as Michael Kane) |
Art Department
| Bob Dawson | ... | construction coordinator |
| Lou Fleming | ... | props |
| Robert C. Furginson | ... | assistant art director |
| Ron Greenwood | ... | assistant property master |
| Mort Künstler | ... | poster artist |
| Terry Lewis | ... | property master / props |
| Edward M. Parker | ... | set dresser (as Ed Parker) |
| Rudy Reachi | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Lee Archer | ... | cableman |
| Lee Archer | ... | cableman |
| Jay M. Harding | ... | re-recording mixer (as Jay Harding) |
| Bobbe Kurtz | ... | looping editor |
| William L. Manger | ... | sound effects editor (as Bill Manger) |
| Charles Randall | ... | sound editor (as Chuck Randall) |
| William Randall | ... | sound (as Bill Randall) |
Special Effects by
| Bob Dawson | ... | special effects |
| Joe Digaetano | ... | special effects assistant |
Stunts
| A.J. Bakunas | ... | stunts |
| George Cheung | ... | stunts |
| Phil Chong | ... | stunts |
| Jay De Plano | ... | stunts (as Jay De Pland) |
| Kenny Endoso | ... | stunts (as Ken Endoso) |
| Aaron Norris | ... | stunts |
| Don Pike | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts (as Don Pike Jr.) |
| Gary Pike | ... | stunts |
| Bennie Moore | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ray Banigan | ... | generator |
| Jim Buchanan | ... | grip |
| Andy Carroll | ... | electrician |
| Armando Contreras | ... | dolly grip |
| Ed Cooper | ... | electrician |
| Don E. FauntLeRoy | ... | assistant camera |
| Larry Gilhooly | ... | gaffer |
| Tom D. May | ... | key grip (as Tom May) |
| Richard Craig Meinardus | ... | assistant camera (as Richard Meinardus) / first assistant camera |
| Chris Schwiebert | ... | camera operator |
| Phil Stern | ... | still photographer |
| Joseph F. Valentine | ... | camera operator |
| Richard Tim Vanik | ... | camera operator |
| Gary R. Wostak | ... | best boy (as Gary Wostak) |
Casting Department
| Karen Mackain | ... | casting coordinator |
| Donnell Snite | ... | extras casting |
| Terri Wall | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Victor Bergstrand | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Richard Butz | ... | costume assistant |
Music Department
| Dick Halligan | ... | conductor |
| John Mick | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Amato | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bill Humberger | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Jerry Beigel | ... | publicist |
| Carole Davidson | ... | book keeper |
| Bret Hamilton | ... | production assistant |
| John Markanton | ... | technical consultant |
| Fred Shiepe | ... | craft service |
| Jack Westbrook | ... | production coordinator |
| Isabell Yale | ... | first aid |
| Robin Blair-Crawford | ... | production staff (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- AVCO Embassy Pictures (1978) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Astral Films (1978) (Canada) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1978) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Les Artistes Associés (United Artists) (1978) (France) (theatrical)
- Rank Filmes de Portugal (1978) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1978) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1979) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1979) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1985) (Norway) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (Australia) (video)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1990) (United States) (VHS) (LP mode recording)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- HanseSound (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Scorpion Releasing (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Explosive-Media (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Explosive-Media (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- United Artists Europa (1978) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Blowitz & Canton (publicity)
- Echo Film Services (post-production sound services)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A unit of American military advisors in Vietnam prior to the major U.S. involvement find similarities between their helpless struggle against the Viet Cong and the doomed actions of a French unit at the same site a decade before in this bitter look at the beginnings of the Vietnam war.
Written by Keith Loh |
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| Taglines | Skirmishes, Ambushes And Boobytraps Explode Into The Most Savage War That Ever Scorched A Land See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lead actor Burt Lancaster re-financed the picture to the tune of around US $150,000 when the picture's budget fell short during principal photography. See more » |
| Goofs | The only US advisors who carry spare ammo pouches on their belts are those who are armed with M1911A1 pistols. Those who are equipped with M3 submachine guns (like Maj Barker) and M1/M2 carbines carry no extra ammo pouches. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Buried Treasures: Cattle Annie and Little Britches/Go Tell the Spartans/Over the Edge/Agatha/The Wanderers/Swamp Thing (1982). See more » |
| Quotes |
Lt. Finley Wattsberg:
Be careful, sir! Maj. Asa Barker: Wattsberg, do you love your commanding officer? Lt. Finley Wattsberg: Well... yes, sir. Maj. Asa Barker: That's fine, because I love you, too. See more » |