Hamburger Hill is a 1987 film directed by John Irvin. The film is an interpretation of the Battle for Hill 937.
Plot[]
Soldiers in the 101st Airborne are sent to occupy an enemy hill called hill 937 (Later Hamburger Hill). The battle for the hill was dubbed one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. The film portrays fighting, combat, courage, camaraderie and dedication to the mission among troops.
Cast[]
- Anthony Barrile as Pvt. Vincent 'Alphabet' Languilli
- Michael Boatman as Pvt. Ray Motown
- Don Cheadle as Pvt. Johnny Washburn
- Michael Dolan as Pvt. Harry Murphy
- Don James as Pvt. Elliott 'Mac' McDaniel
- Dylan McDermott as Sgt. Adam Frantz
- Michael A. Nickles as Pvt. Paul Galvan
- Harry O'Reilly as Pvt. Michael Duffy
- Daniel O'Shea as Pvt. Frank Gaigin
- Tim Quill as Pvt. Joe Beletsky
- Tommy Swerdlow as Pvt. Martin Bienstock
- Courtney B. Vance as Spc. Abraham 'Doc' Johnson
- Steven Weber as Sfc. Dennis Worcester
- Tegan West as Lt. Terry Eden
- Kieu Chinh as Mama San
- Doug Goodman as Lagunas
- J.C. Palmore as Healy
- J.D. Van Sickle as Newsman