The Boys in Company C
Starring: Stan ShawStudio: Henstooth Video
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Running Time: 126 minutes
DVD Release: September 2nd 2008
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DVD Review
Set in 1967, The Boys in Company C follows the lives of five Marine inductees from their training in boot camp through a tour of duty in Vietnam that quickly devolves into a hellish nightmare. Disheartened by futile combat, appalled by the corruption of their South Vietnamese ally, and constantly endangered by the incompetence of their own company commander, the young men discover a possible way out of the war. They are told that if they can defeat a rival soccer team they may spend the rest of their tour playing exhibition games safely behind the lines. But, as might be expected, nothing in Vietnam is as simple as it seems. Andrew Stevens was nominated for a Golden Globe award for his performance as Private Billy Ray Pike. Special Features Include: Audio Commentary by Andrew Stevens, Theatrical Trailer and Photo Gallery of Original Lobby Cards. Widescreen Format (2.35:1)
User Reviews
FINALLY !!!!!! - Rating: 5/5
Finally.... I'm speechless to say the least. I've been waiting for this one for a very long time. :-)
omg somebody got the money - Rating: 5/5
WOW finally some body got smart!!!!!! or got payed,probably one of the best anti war movies,boot camp(brought back memories)as close as i will say,you will lol,cry,maybe even think!War is not pretty,it is intense, critical,in you'r face decidebility,this movie comes pretty close,to my time,experience,out of country,you would think we would have learned!definitely,a movie to own,BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DROP,! GIMEEE TWENTY!
COMING OF AGE SAGA IS FINALLY OUT! - Rating: 4/5
This Sidney J. Furie directed story is finally here on DVD. An ensemble piece telling the tale of young marines going to Viet Nam. Look for an early glimpse of R. Lee Ermey as a D.I. in the boot camp scenes. He is great because he was a decorated marine and drill instructor. His acting here paved the way for Full Metal Jacket, and instant fame.
The movie focuses on a street wise Chicago kid (Stan Shaw), a naive country guy (Andrew Stevens), and a long haired draft dodger (Craig Wasson). Other actors are thrown into the mix but I can't remember there names anymore. The film was out of print for so long. James Whitmore, Jr. is great as a platoon leader for them. He is a mustang officer and steers them through the jagged path of the Viet Nam war. Their company commander is a by the book, regulation type, which only spells trouble for the guys while learning about jungle combat. After losing guys in combat, and too many close calls, the captain sees a way out for his men-play sports and allow the ARVN to shine in soccer games. The young marines learn the game of soccer and get a break from the war. The dilema is they have to lose games or it's back to combat duty.
With the release of The Boys in Company C, will Purple Hearts be close behind? This was another Sidney J. Furie Viet Nam war movie about a Navy surgeon who falls in love with a nurse.
Finally - Rating: 5/5
Finally, that's all I can say,finally they are going to release it on DVD and in widescreen too. Thank God.
A must have... - Rating: 5/5
This is an awesome movie and no Vietnam War Era library would be complete without it.
