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We Were Soldiers

2002 · 2h 18m · Action, History, War

IMDb 7.2 Metacritic 65 RT 63%

Watch it tonight if you're in the mood for a visceral, unflinching war film with serious dramatic weight—Mel Gibson commands the screen in this Randall Wallace-directed account of the first major battle of the Vietnam War, and it delivers both explosive action and genuine emotional stakes. Skip it only if you're not prepared for heavy combat sequences and the heavy toll of war.

Plot

The year is 1965 and America is at war with North Vietnam. Commanding the air cavalry is Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Gibson), a born leader committed to his troops. His target: the Ia Drang Valley, called "The Valley of Death." As Moore prepares for one of the most violent battles in U.S. history, he delivers a stirring promise to his soldiers and their families: "I will leave no man behind...dead or alive. We will all come home together."

Director: Randall Wallace

Cast: Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear, Sam Elliott, Chris Klein

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