Introduction Return with Honour is a 1999 documentary film about US prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Outline The story of U.S. fighter pilots shot down over North Vietnam who became POWs for up to 8 and a half years. Among those profiled is Senator John McCain. It is narrated by Tom Hanks. See… Read More
Introduction In 1965, US Navy Commander Jeremiah Denton’s jet is shot down over North Vietnam and he is captured by the enemy who holds him in various brutal POW camps for more than seven years. Outline When Hell Was in Session is a memoir by US Navy Rear Admiral Jeremiah Denton, recounting his experiences as… Read More
Introduction Combat Shock is a 1984 action war drama film written, produced, and directed by Buddy Giovinazzo and starring his brother Rick Giovinazzo in the lead role. The film was distributed by Troma Entertainment. The plot of the film takes place in Staten Island, and follows an unemployed Vietnam veteran named Frankie Dunlan living in… Read More
Introduction Summer of ’67 is a 2018 romance film set during the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Outline Based on real life events, Summer of ’67 brings to life the turbulent times of the sixties and the struggles faced by the men and women impacted by the Vietnam War. Young wife and mother Milly (Rachel… Read More
Introduction Nam’s Angels, released as The Losers, is a 1970 American biker war film shot in the Philippines. Outline The plot involves a gang of Hells Angels-type bikers called “The Devil’s Advocates” involved in the Vietnam War. They are sent to the Cambodian jungle on Yamaha bikes in order to rescue an American diplomat/CIA Agent,… Read More
Introduction The Siege of Firebase Gloria is a 1989 Australian war film starring Wings Hauser and R. Lee Ermey that was filmed in the Philippines. According to a question and answer period in Sydney, director Brian Trenchard-Smith said that R. Lee Ermey wrote the screenplay. Outline At the start of the Tet Offensive, a Marine… Read More
Introduction The Hanoi Hilton is a 1987 Vietnam War film which focuses on the experiences of American prisoners of war (POW) who were held in the infamous Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi during the 1960’s and 1970’s and the story is told from their perspectives. It was directed by Lionel Chetwynd, and stars Michael Moriarty,… Read More
Introduction Jungle Rates is a 1988 action/war film by Teddy Page. Outline The American army sets up a special force to free three American officers who were captured by the Vietcong in Vietnam in 1968. Production & Filming Details Director: Teddy Page (as Irvin Johnson). Writer: Jim Gaines. Release Date: 10 March 1988 (West Germany).… Read More
Introduction Nam’s Angels, released as The Losers, is a 1970 American action film shot in the Philippines. The film was directed by Jack Starrett. Outline The plot involves a gang of Hells Angels-type bikers called “The Devil’s Advocates” involved in the Vietnam War. They are sent to the Cambodian jungle on Yamaha bikes in order… Read More
Introduction Eye of the Eagle is a 1987 film directed by Cirio H. Santiago. It was followed in 1989 by Eye of the Eagle 2: Inside the Enemy. Outline “The Lost Command,” a bunch of notorious renegades, terrorise South Vietnam, forcing Sgt. Zack Skinner, HQ’s best man to hunt down the Command to stop its… Read More
