Lee ermey, full metal jacket and his sidekick wings hauser, vice squad, as they attempt to defend firebase gloria during the tet offensive. Not sure if they are referring to the tet offensive in general, or a more specific incident. One example that springs to mind is how the way the squad and specifically di nardo comes together to take care of a vietnamese orphan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The siege of firebase gloria is a 1989 film starring r. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 region free pal import. The siege of firebase gloria is a rare movie in that it manages to show a conflict from both points of view much like another war movie classic, the longest day. The siege of firebase gloria is a late1980s australian miniepic about the vietnam war. The unit finally reaches firebase gloria and finds themselves under siege by the viet cong and fighting for their lives as they wait for rescue from the army. The films thin veneer of social propriety the story of how the vietcong came under hanois control is merely a cover for a rolicking oldtime battle tale, complete with a hardtack sergeant, his rebellious sidekick, and a demoralized base that needs to be whipped into shape before the vietcong attack. The script probably needed more work, however, this is one of the. Leeermey, albertpopwell, robertarevalo the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 40 min, and received a. A marine patrol stops at firebase gloria at the start of the tet offensive during the vietnam war. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 question greetings, and welcome to the world affairs board. According to a question and answer period in sydney, director brian trenchardsmith said that r. The films thin veneer of social propriety the story of how the vietcong came under hanois control is merely a cover for a. Lee ermey and wings hauser about us marines and soldiers trying to hold a tiny, insignificant outpost in south vietnam against a massed assault by the viet cong during the 1968 tet offensive.
Rent the siege of firebase gloria 1989 on dvd and blu. The siege of firebase gloria is more like platoon leader than platoon, but its filled with big budget action sequences and doesnt hold back on the violence and gore. In the comments about the movie on, someone claims this movie was based on a true incident. The soldiers have no choice but to help prepare the firebase and make a stand against the imminent viet cong onslaught. Released 1988, the siege of firebase gloria stars wingshauser, r. Based on a true story, the film follows the struggle of a group of brave marines, led by tough as nails leader r. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 hddvdrip greek subs greek subtitles the siege of firebase gloria 1989. Lee ermey and his tough second wings hauser leading a jungle patrol come upon a perimeter facility in nearcomplete disarray. The siege of firebase gloria to blu ray dvd petition.
Siege of firebase gloria 1989 starring wings hauser, lee. Greek subtitles for the siege of firebase gloria 1989 h. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 dvdrip xvidthc notis21grsubs greek subs greek subtitles the siege of. The siege of firebase gloria is a story of conflict in vietnam that chronicles the rescue and defense of a military base by a force recon unit of the. The siege of firebase gloria is a 1989 australian war film starring wings hauser and r. Marine takes charge of his platoon and defends his base during the bloody tet offensive. Opening to the siege of firebase gloria demo vhs 1989 duration.
Greek subtitles for the siege of firebase gloria 1989 d. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the siege of firebase gloria 1989 brian trenchardsmith on allmovie. The siege of firebase gloria is a 1989 vietnam war film directed by brian trenchardsmith and starring r. Lee ermey and wings hauser as us marines on a long range recon patrol who find themselves at firebase gloria, an isolated american fire support base that appears to be on the verge of an allout assault by both the nva and the viet cong on the eve of the tet offensive. The film focuses less on spectacle and more on the horrors of war and how both sides committed horrible acts and atrocities during the conflict. Kino lorbers new bluray marks a significant improvement over previous releases, boasting a terrific transfer that impeccably preserves. Lee ermey, gary hershberger, at turner classic movies.
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It stars that madman of the screen wings hauser, along with everybodys favorite hardballs drill instructor from kubricks full metal jacket, r. The siege of firebase gloria is a gritty, relatively low budget vietnam era film. A tough sergeant and his sidekick roll into a demoralized. This aspect of the film is excellent for as much as its used, which is not a lot. The world affairs board is the premier forum for the discussion of the pressing geopolitical issues of our time. Leeermey, albertpopwell, robertarevalo the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 40 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Watch the siege of firebase gloria online 1989 movie yidio. Greek subtitles for the siege of firebase gloria 1989d. Thats my favorite nam movie due in large part to the excellent film exposure it gives to the magnificient m14 rifle.
The siege of firebase gloria 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sergeant major hafner leads his recon patrol on a hellish trek through enemy territory, encountering alarming signs of viet cong activity. The siege of firebase gloria the 1989 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. With the firebase attacked, the patrol remains to help defend it. A tough sergeant and his sidekick roll into a demoralized firebase and proceed to rebuild morale and fortifications in advance of the climactic battle with the vietcong. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 the movie database. Lee ermey albert popwell 1988 a sadistic marine holds sway over an important outpost as soldiers bravely stand against the 1968 tet offensive. Siege of firebase gloria, the internet movie firearms. This is a discussion on the siege of firebase gloria. The unit finally reaches firebase gloria and finds themselves under siege by the viet cong and fighting for.
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