The Boys in Company C (1978): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Boys in Company C is a 1978 war drama directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens and James Canning. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including New Star of the Year – Actor at the Golden Globes 1979. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Boys in Company C About?
The premise of The Boys in Company C without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four young men, vastly different in background, find themselves thrown together as raw recruits undergoing a rigorous training program. They are then deployed to the intense and dangerous battlefields of Vietnam, where the harsh realities of war challenge their ideals and test their resilience as they struggle to survive.
The Boys in Company C Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- bare chested male
- male rear nudity
- vietnam
- male underwear
- young
- rear nudity
- soccer match
- radio
- u.s. marine corps
- heroin
- grenade
- friendship
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- basic training
- vietnam war
- military
- 1960s
- gay slur
- racial slur
- ethnic slur
- death of friend
- heroin smuggling
- human shield
The Boys in Company C Cast
Stan Shaw leads the cast, with Andrew Stevens and James Canning. Directed by Sidney J. Furie; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sidney J. Furie
Also Starring in The Boys in Company C
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The Boys in Company C Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Boys in Company C 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
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The Boys in Company C Plot Summary
What happens in The Boys in Company C from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
August 1967 marks the beginning of a harrowing journey for five young men who arrive at a U.S. Marine boot camp, among a bus load of recruits preparing for the Vietnam War. These men include Tyrone Washington, an African American drug dealer portrayed by Stan Shaw from Chicago; Billy Ray Pike, a volunteer from Galveston, Texas, played by Andrew Stevens; Alvin Foster, an aspiring writer from Emporia, Kansas, depicted by James Canning; Vinnie Fazio, a street punk from Brooklyn, New York; and Dave “Jesus” Bisbee, a hippie war protester from Seattle, brought to life by Craig Wasson. As they travel to training camp, Alvin keeps a journal to document their experiences, hoping one day to see it published, while forming a friendship with Vinnie.
Full summary
The whole story of The Boys in Company C, scene by scene
The Boys in Company C Awards & Nominations
The Boys in Company C earned 1 award nomination, including New Star of the Year – Actor at the Golden Globes 1979.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1979 1 nomination- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor – Andrew Stevens
The Boys in Company C Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Boys in Company C.
How Well Do You Know The Boys in Company C?
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The Boys in Company C Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Die Boys von Kompanie C (1978)” and “Die Boys von Kompanie C”.
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- Die Boys von Kompanie C (1978)
- Die Boys von Kompanie C
- Les "Boys" de la compagnie "C"
- Los chicos de la Compañía C
- Ilmestyskirjan soturit
- Парни из роты С
- Os Rapazes da Companhia C
- C连的孩子们
- 생사의 5인
- I ragazzi della Compagnia C
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The Boys in Company C FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Boys in Company C, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Boys in Company C?
The Boys in Company C runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was The Boys in Company C released?
The Boys in Company C was released on February 2, 1978.
Who directed The Boys in Company C?
The Boys in Company C was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
More films by Sidney J. Furie Who is in the cast of The Boys in Company C?
The Boys in Company C stars Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens and James Canning, among 9 credited actors.
How is The Boys in Company C rated?
The Boys in Company C has 6.9/10 on IMDb and 62 on Metacritic.
Was The Boys in Company C nominated for any awards?
The Boys in Company C received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Boys in Company C have a post-credit scene?
No. The Boys in Company C has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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