Hamburger Hill (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hamburger Hill is a 1987 action thriller directed by John Irvin, starring Tim Quill, Anthony Barrile and Don Cheadle. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $13.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- John Irvin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hamburger Hill About?
The premise of Hamburger Hill without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In May 1969, a battle-weary squad faces a grueling challenge: capturing the heavily fortified Hamburger Hill. Amidst the intense heat and relentless enemy fire, Lieutenant Frantz and his men confront not only a formidable opponent but also simmering racial tensions and personal struggles. A medic, Doc, provides a much-needed sense of hope and stability as the squad perseveres through the brutal and controversial conflict.
Hamburger Hill Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vietnam war
- automatic gunfire
- hill
- vietnam
- combat
- u.s. soldier
- exploding head
- year 1969
- 1960s
- firearm
- man shot to death
- army uniform
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- writer producer
- military platoon
- helicopter
- squad leader
- staff sergeant
- army lieutenant
- army private
- army sergeant
- implied sex
- platoon commander
- viet cong
- mortar
- decapitation
- firefight
- hill 937
- battle of hamburger hill vietnam
- white phosphorus
- m60
- medivac helicopter
- battlefield
- 101 airborne division
- soldier
- u.s. army
- american history
- african american
- airplane
- friendship
- loyalty
- military education
- race relations
- racial discrimination
- north vietnamese army
- enemy
- call in air strike
- killed by friendly fire
- tv news crew
- epic action
- military action
Hamburger Hill Cast
Tim Quill leads the cast, with Anthony Barrile and Don Cheadle. Directed by John Irvin; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Irvin
Also Starring in Hamburger Hill
· 6 moreMore from John Irvin
More films directed by John Irvin, best-rated first: The Boys & Girl from County Clare, The Dogs of War, Next of Kin and Raw Deal.
Hamburger Hill Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hamburger Hill 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 100% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 66% User score
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Hamburger Hill Plot Summary
What happens in Hamburger Hill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In South Vietnam, 1969, a unit of the 3rd Battalion of the 101st Airborne prepares to head into combat once again, welcoming five new recruits known as FNGs (new guys). Among them are Private Beletsky (Tim Quill), who worries he won’t remember his training, Private Languilli (Anthony Barrile), who is frustrated by the mispronunciation of his name, and Private Washburn (Don Cheadle), along with Private Beinstock and Private Galvan (Michael A. Nickles), the most reserved yet promising newcomer. They are mentored by their weary squad leader, Sgt. Adam Frantz (Dylan McDermott), who guides them through an intense crash course encompassing essential battlefield skills, from maintaining oral hygiene to showcasing the vulnerabilities of their defenses through a demonstration by a captured NVA soldier.
Full summary
The whole story of Hamburger Hill, scene by scene
Hamburger Hill Box Office
Hamburger Hill grossed $13.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.8M
- US & Canada
- $13.8M
Hamburger Hill Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Hamburger Hill (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
How Well Do You Know Hamburger Hill?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary setting of 'Hamburger Hill'?
Cars in Hamburger Hill
9 cars on screen, including the AM General M-35 and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.
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FMC M113 Minor role -
1964 Ford M151 A1 'MUTT' Minor role
Hamburger Hill Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “La colina de la hamburguesa” and “血肉戰場”.
- Also known as
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- La colina de la hamburguesa
- 血肉戰場
- Hamburger Hill - Collina 937
- Χάμπουργκερ Χιλ
- זעקת הנשרים
- 햄버거 힐
- ハンバーガー・ヒル
- Hamburger Tepesi
- Высота «Гамбургер»
- Хамбургеровия хълм
- 汉堡高地
- ถึงสูงเสียดฟ้าข้าก็จะยึด!
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- El turó de l’hamburguesa
- A Colina dos Heróis
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Movies Like Hamburger Hill
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Platoon, We Were Soldiers and The Hill.
Hamburger Hill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hamburger Hill, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Hamburger Hill released?
Hamburger Hill was released on August 28, 1987.
Who directed Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill was directed by John Irvin.
More films by John Irvin Who is in the cast of Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill stars Tim Quill, Anthony Barrile and Don Cheadle, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Hamburger Hill make at the box office?
Hamburger Hill grossed $13.8 million worldwide.
How is Hamburger Hill rated?
Hamburger Hill has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Hamburger Hill have a post-credit scene?
No. Hamburger Hill has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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