Hamburger Hill
"War at its worse fought by young men at their best"
Originally released in 1987. Hamburger Hill is a war/action film. directed by John Irvin.
Starring Dylan McDermott, Steven Weber, and Tim Quill
Synopsis
The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill… up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives. War is hell, but this is worse. Hamburger Hill tells it the way it was, the way it really was. It's a raw, gritty and totally unrelenting dramatic depiction of one of the fiercest battles of America's bloodiest war. This happened. Hamburger Hill - war at its worst, men at their best.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (493 votes)
Box Office
$13.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dylan McDermott
as Sgt. Adam Frantz
Steven Weber
as Sfc. Dennis Worcester
Tim Quill
as Pvt. Joe Beletsky
Michael Boatman
as Spc Motown
Anthony Barrile
as Pvt Vincent 'Alphabet' Languilli
Don Cheadle
as Pvt. Washburn
Courtney B. Vance
as Spc. Abraham 'Doc' Johnson
Tommy Swerdlow
as Pvt. Martin Bienstock
Tegan West
as Lt. Terry Eden
Daniel O'Shea
as SPC Gaigin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $13,839,404
Production Companies
- RKO Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamburger Hill about?
The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill… up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers ...
Who directed Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill was directed by John Irvin.
How long is Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Hamburger Hill released?
Hamburger Hill was released on August 7, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hamburger Hill?
The main cast of Hamburger Hill includes Dylan McDermott, Steven Weber, Tim Quill, Michael Boatman, Anthony Barrile.
Is Hamburger Hill worth watching?
Hamburger Hill has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 493 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.