We Were Soldiers (2002)

Overview

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."

English
Rated R
🏃Action
🏛History
💣War

Released

1st March 2002

24 years ago

Runtime

2 hours 18 minutes

Finishes at 10:27am

Budget

$75,000,000 ($138,052,500 today)

Revenue $114,660,784

Directed by

Randall Wallace

Written by

Randall Wallace

Ratings and awards

3 wins & 5 nominations total

7.2/10
63%
65%
71%
68%

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We Were Soldiers

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