THE GREEN BERETS (Theatrical Release USA 1968)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Green Berets is a John Wayne family production and they’ve done a terrific job of putting together a movie with a great storyline, very good presentation, and good/great acting.This film, one of John Wayne’s better movies, may have a somber conclusion but it tells an important Vietnam war story. 

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Storyline 

The Green Berets endeavor to survive an assignment in Vietnam with regular raids on their base hindering their ability to survive. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Directors John Wayne and Ray Kellogg for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Michael Wayne for making the film possible. Cast includes: John Wayne, David Janssen, Jim Hutton, Aldo Ray, Raymond St. Jacques, Bruce Cabot, Patrick Wayne, Luke Askew, and George Takei. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This movie is more than worthy and tells a great Vietnam War story. The acting is good to great and the presentation is very good.

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Ben Meyers