Go Tell the Spartans
"We're getting strafed, shelled, bombed, and blasted. And it isn't even our damned war!"
Originally released in 1978. Go Tell the Spartans is a war film. directed by Ted Post.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, and Marc Singer
Synopsis
A unit of American military advisors in Vietnam prior to the major U.S. involvement finds similarities between their helpless struggle against the Viet Cong and the doomed actions of a French unit at the same site a decade before.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (62 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Maj. Asa Barker
Craig Wasson
as Cpl. Courcey
Marc Singer
as Capt. Alfred Olivetti
Joe Unger
as Lt. Raymond Hamilton
David Clennon
as Lt. Finley Wattsberg
Evan C. Kim
as Cowboy
John Megna
as Cpl. Ackley
Hilly Hicks
as Signalman Toffer
Dolph Sweet
as Gen. Harnitz
Clyde Kusatsu
as Col. Minh
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- Mar Vista Productions
- Spartan Film Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Go Tell the Spartans about?
A unit of American military advisors in Vietnam prior to the major U.S. involvement finds similarities between their helpless struggle against the Viet Cong and the doomed actions of a French unit ...
Who directed Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans was directed by Ted Post.
How long is Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Go Tell the Spartans released?
Go Tell the Spartans was released on July 12, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Go Tell the Spartans?
The main cast of Go Tell the Spartans includes Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Marc Singer, Joe Unger, David Clennon.