A Rumor of War

TV Mini Series
1980
1h 54m

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The memories of a US Marine lieutenant in Vietnam who slowly gets disillusioned as the war progresses.The memories of a US Marine lieutenant in Vietnam who slowly gets disillusioned as the war progresses.The memories of a US Marine lieutenant in Vietnam who slowly gets disillusioned as the war progresses.

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 nomination total

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Actual Marine aircraft were used in this film. KC 130 R and F models from Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron VMGR 352 were filmed taxiing on runways and having coffins removed from them. Active duty Marines from the base were also used to depict Marines marching in columns that were returning from Vietnam. The F model aircraft used in the film actually flew many missions during the Vietnam conflict.

Goofs
The captain can be seen breathing after he is supposedly killed at the end of the film.

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Marine Aerial Refueling Squadron VMGR 352

Connections
Featured in Madam Secretary: South China Sea (2016)

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Wonderfully moody + realistic tv-film on the "everlasting" Nam War.

Found this really neat and tight little tv-production on an old vhs x-rental tape the other day. Wholeheartedly recommendable to anyone with the slightest interest in the psychological aspects of warfare. Hardcore action/shoot 'em up-fans should proceed with care, as emphasis is not on the bodycount...luckily!! Great acting all around...perhaps best of all by the possible "VC-agents" in minor roles. Oh, and Ken Foree...of DAWN O T DEAD fame...does a funny scene as an MP. Danish tape runs a fully 3 hours and some secs(pal system) and a hard find for collectors....I was dirt lucky. Cheers