The Boys in Company C(1978)
To keep their sanity in an insane war, they had to be crazy.
The Boys in Company C Synopsis
Disheartened by futile combat, appalled by the corruption of their South Vietnamese ally, and constantly endangered by the incompetence of their own company commander, the young men find a possible way out of the war. They are told that if they purposely lose a soccer game against a South Vietnamese team, they can spend the rest of their tour playing exhibition games behind the lines.
The Boys in Company C (1978) is a war film directed by Sidney J. Furie, released on February 2, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens, James Canning and Michael Lembeck. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney J. Furie
- Writers:
- Sidney J. Furie, Rick Natkin
- Producers:
- Andre Morgan
- Cinematographer:
- Godfrey A. Godar
- Composer:
- Jaime Mendoza-Nava
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Good Times Films S.A.
- Status:
- Released
The Boys in Company C (1978) Trailer
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The Boys in Company C Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stan Shaw
as Pfc / Sgt. Tyrone Washington
Andrew Stevens
as Pvt. Billy Ray Pike
- James Canning
James Canning
as Pvt. Alvin Foster / Narrator
Michael Lembeck
as Pvt. Vinnie Fazio
Craig Wasson
as Pvt. Dave Bisbee
Scott Hylands
as Capt. Collins
James Whitmore Jr.
as Lt. Archer
- Helen McNeely
Helen McNeely
as Head Nurse
Noble Willingham
as Sergeant Curry
R. Lee Ermey
as Sergeant Loyce
Santos Morales
as Sergeant Aquilla
Henry Strzalkowski
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Sidney J. Furie, written by Sidney J. Furie and Rick Natkin, produced by Andre Morgan.
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The Boys in Company C Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 83 ratings.
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The Boys in Company C – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boys in Company C online?
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The Boys in Company C (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Boys in Company C?
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The main cast of The Boys in Company C (1978) includes Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens, James Canning, Michael Lembeck and Craig Wasson. The film was directed by Sidney J. Furie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boys in Company C released?
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The Boys in Company C was released on February 2, 1978 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Boys in Company C worth watching?
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The Boys in Company C (1978) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boys in Company C?
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