merklekranz Review of Go Tell the Spartans

Go Tell the Spartans (1978)

Burt Lancaster in a more realistic Vietnam War film ............

[6/10 · 4 December 2019]

Somewhat similar to "Siege of Firebase Gloria", with an outpost being threatened by overwhelming numbers of the enemy. Burt Lancaster in a somewhat cynical demeanor tries to make the best of what he perceives as a no win situation. The uneasy alliance between the United States and South Vietnam is clearly on display. Supporting acting is good and characters are well developed. The movie is more about dealing with the day to day and hour to hour issues that affect the soldiers, both South Vietnamese and U.S.. "Go Tell The Spartans" may or may not be more realistic than similar war films, but it certainly feels like it is. Seek this one out for a look at the early years of the War. Recommended of it's type. ...MERK