Brian trenchardsmith directed the film starring wings hauser, r. The siege of firebase gloria photos view all photos 2 movie info. The film is based around a firebase during the tet offensive. This is the best scene to me of this vietnam war movie. This film, the siege of firebase gloria, is more than a sleeper. Of all the war movies, it seems many people agree that this film was a very accurate overview of the combat in the vietnam war. According to a question and answer period in sydney, director brian trenchardsmith said that r. The siege of firebase gloria has long been difficult to see aside from murky vhs copies and an obscure mgm limited edition pressing on dvd, and thus has never gotten the widespread appreciation it deserves. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 the movie database.
The siege of firebase gloria 1989 rotten tomatoes based on the true story, this film follows the struggle of a group of brave marines as they attempt to defend firebase gloria during the tet. A decent movie, a decent nam movie, a lower budget movie so not as great as platoon or full metal jacket but worth watching. Scene from the siege of firebase gloria, a film about vietnamphoto measures 10 x 8. The siege of firebase gloria is a real film about real people in an unreal hell.
This is a discussion on the siege of firebase gloria. It stars that madman of the screen wings hauser, along with everybodys favorite hardballs drill instructor from kubricks full metal jacket, r. Based on the true story, this film follows the struggle of a group of brave marines as they attempt to defend firebase gloria during the tet offensive, even though they are greatly outnumbered. If ever a war movie embodied this famous remark, its the siege of firebase gloria 1989. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 best scene youtube. A film full of action sequences that are really well done considering this does come off as a b movie, this features every vietnam stereotype i could think of and some that i couldnt. Siege of firebase gloria, the internet movie firearms. 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. Rent the siege of firebase gloria 1989 starring wings hauser and r. Veteran director brian trenchardsmith man from hong kong, escape 2000 directs siege of firebase gloria, a tight, convincing war movie that delivers a studio film s worth of excitement and drama on a drivein budget. The siege of firebase gloria is one such example, be there was a wealth of revisionist vietnam war films released in the wake of oliver stones oscar winning platoon. With the firebase attacked, the patrol remains to help defend it. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 trailer 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 siege of firebase gloria is a 1989 vietnam war film directed by brian trenchardsmith and starring r.
In 1967, five young men undergo boot camp training before being shipped out to vietnam. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Well notify you on your wishlist when movies become available. This movie is highly regarded by many so you would think it would be pretty good. Siege of firebase gloria is a tight, convincing war movie that delivers a studio film s worth of excitement and drama on a drivein budget and war movie fans will love it. The films thin veneer of social propriety the story of how the vietcong came under hanois control. 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.
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 is a 1989 film starring wings hauser and r. There were a wealth of revisionist vietnam war films released in the wake of oliver stones oscar winning platoon. The siege of firebase gloria dvd, 2012 for sale online ebay. 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 full movie streaming. Not all were of equal merit or technical competence but occasionally a low budget b movie can surpass the big studio competition. Nov 03, 2012 the siege of firebase gloria 1989 imdb the film s 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. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. Tour of duty collection complete english import stephen caffrey. The siege of firebase gloria to blu ray dvd petition home.
Lee ermey, full metal jacket and his sidekick wings hauser, vice squad, as they attempt to defend firebase gloria during the tet offensive, even though they are greatly outnumbered. Siege at firebase gloria 1989 heads on stakes scene youtube. Rent the siege of firebase gloria 1989 on dvd and blu. Always remember dont trust the opinion of the siege of firebase gloria 1989 on the internet because the authors paid to write a comment. There, a marine unit on patrol stops at firebase gloria. Sep 26, 2012 the siege of firebase gloria 1989 by roger edwards. Testing out some alpha versions of two missions for the unsung vietnam mod for arma 3. The siege of firebase gloria is one movie excreted by accompanying a description of the movie is a marine patrol stops at firebase gloria at the start of the tet offensive during the vietnam war.
The film s thin veneer of social propriety the story of how the vietcong came under hanois control is merely a cover for a. The film s 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. A long patrol finds themselves in the middle of a ful. After her magazine debut, myers made frequent appearances on hugh hefners playboy after dark tv series in 1969. This aspect of the film is excellent for as much as its used, which is not a lot. 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. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Streaming full the siege of firebase gloria 1989 first, once you can rate this movie. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Watch the siege of firebase gloria 1989 movie online. Do i want to revisit the morass of vietnam as told by draft dodgers with a dubbed narration of a stoned hippie. Based on the true story, this film follows the struggle of a group of brave marines as they attempt to defend firebase gloria.
As they approach to land, they come under machinegun fire from hidden vc soldiers. You can write, the siege of firebase gloria 1989 is a good movie, but it can be is a bad movie. According to a question and answer period in sydney, director brian trenchard. May 25, 2016 early in the film, the good sergeants squad are being flown in a chopper towards the gloria firebase. A film full of action sequences that are really well done considering this does come off as a bmovie, this features every vietnam stereotype i could think of and some that i couldnt.
The siege of firebase gloria full movie 2014 video dailymotion. Sgm hafner, corporal dinardo and his marine recon platoon help the army repel an attack by a vc company with mortar squads led by nva officers. During 99 bloodsoaked minutes, we follow a small group of soldiers as they shoot, stab, garrotte and strangle a seemingly inexhaustible supply of enemy extras. At the start of the tet offensive, a marine unit on patrol stops at firebase gloria. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 vc fishermen youtube. Its apparently low budget was a blessing because it forced the creators to focus on plot and character development rather than on bombastic and meaningless special effects. Based on a true story, the film follows the struggle of a group of brave marines, led by tough as nails leader r. Watch the siege of firebase gloria 1989 full movie online. The siege of firebase gloria dvd, 2012 for sale online.
One of the ways for a movie to make the potential queue is for the movie to get 4 bones in video hounds war movies guide. The siege of firebase gloria is a 1989 film starring r. The cast is led by wings hauser, who represents the bad. The pilot is killed forcing ermey, ever the takecharge guy, to land the damaged whirlybird. The siege of firebase gloria 1989 contains moderate peril. The siege of firebase gloria is a late1980s australian miniepic about the vietnam war. Beyond these couple of elements, the siege of firebase gloria strives for originality. The siege of firebase gloria is a gritty, relatively low budget vietnam era film. The siege of firebase gloria to blu ray dvd petition. Kino lorbers new bluray marks a significant improvement over previous releases, boasting a terrific transfer that impeccably preserves. Siege of firebase gloria bluray kino lorber home video. 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. Sometimes american soldiers catch viet cong around the river. Lee ermey albert popwell 1988 a sadistic marine holds sway over an important outpost as soldiers bravely stand against the 1968 tet offensive.
As the base comes under attack, the patrol remains to help defend it. According to myers, she was when her breasts began to develop to the size 39 dd they were when she appeared in playboy. Released 1988, the siege of firebase gloria stars wings hauser, r. Theres good and bad in director brian trenchardsmiths vietnam war film the siege of firebase gloria. The siege of firebase gloria 1988 stream and watch. The siege of firebase gloria begins at the start of the tet offensive. The siege of firebase gloria is a 1989 australian war film starring wings hauser and r. The siege of firebase gloria letterboxd social film. Jan 09, 2015 the siege of firebase gloria film complet soustitree en francais the siege of firebase gloria full movie subtitled in german the siege of firebase gloria volledige film ondertiteld in het nederlands the siege of firebase gloria full movie subtitled in portuguese the siege of firebase gloria filme completo com legendas em portugues. A marine patrol stops at firebase gloria at the start of the tet offensive during the vietnam war.
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