Hamburger Hill

:For the Vietnam War battle see Battle of Hamburger Hill.

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A hill situated in Duncans Dam, see Dam Hambuger Hill

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Hamburger Hill is a 1987 American movie starring Dylan McDermott and Michael Boatman, directed by John Irvin and written by James Carabatsos. It is set in May 1969 during the Vietnam War and based on the actual assault of the 3rd Battalion, 187th infantry element of 101st Aiborne division ("Screaming eagles") of the American Army on well-fortified and entrenched positions of the North Vietnamese Army on Hill 937 (later infamously known as the Hamburger Hill).

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1987 - American - Movie - Dylan McDermott - Michael Boatman - John Irvin - James Carabatsos - 1969 - Vietnam War - Screaming eagles

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The film realistically depicts the realities of war, combat, courage, camaraderie and dedication to the goal among troops. It also brings up many painful questions about the Vietnam war, such as newbie stigmatizing (the FNG syndrome), lack of strategic value or importance of the hill and subsequently unneeded casualties, the impact of anti-war sentiment on the morale of the troops, and racial tensions between the troops - although more often than not the bonds of camaraderie and friendship overcome the racial bias, after all, the soldiers depend on and support each other under fire and in times of stress, regardless of color of skin.

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The film was distributed by Paramount Pictures.

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