A special force in a special kind of hell!
Col. Mike Kirby picks two teams of crack Green Berets for two missions in South Vietnam. The first is to strengthen a camp that is trying to be taken by the enemy. The second is to kidnap a North Vietnamese General.
The Green Berets (1968) is a war and drama film directed by John Wayne, released on July 4, 1968 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars John Wayne, David Janssen, Jim Hutton and Aldo Ray. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 195 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Green Berets.
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John Wayne
as Colonel Mike Kirby
David Janssen
as George Beckworth
Jim Hutton
as Sgt. Petersen
Aldo Ray
as Sgt. Muldoon
Raymond St. Jacques
as Sgt. Doc McGee
Bruce Cabot
as Colonel Morgan
Jack Soo
as Colonel Cai
George Takei
as Captain Nim
Patrick Wayne
as Lt. Jamison
Luke Askew
as Sgt. Provo
Irene Tsu
as Lin
Edward Faulkner
as Capt. MacDaniel
Directed by John Wayne, written by James Lee Barrett and Robin Moore, produced by Michael Wayne.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 195 ratings.
***The only Vietnam War flick shot during the war*** An intrepid colonel (John Wayne) and a team of Green Berets defend a firebase camp in Viet Cong-controlled territory in Vietnam accompanied by a cynical journalist (David Janssen). The colonel and a select group of his men eventually implement a special mission to capture a high-level Viet Cong general. Aldo Ray, Raymond St. Jacques, Jim Hutton, George Takei,…
Reviewed on May 23, 2019
The Green Berets (1968) stands as a powerful and unapologetic tribute to American courage and resolve. John Wayne delivers a commanding performance as Colonel Mike Kirby, leading a team of elite Green Berets in the jungles of Vietnam. The film captures the spirit of the era with bold storytelling, impressive battle sequences, and a clear message of duty. It remains one of the few major Hollywood productions that…
Reviewed on June 23, 2026
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The main cast of The Green Berets (1968) includes John Wayne, David Janssen, Jim Hutton, Aldo Ray and Raymond St. Jacques. The film was directed by John Wayne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Green Berets was released on July 4, 1968 and runs for 2h 22m.
The Green Berets (1968) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 195 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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