Go Tell the Spartans(1978)
We're getting strafed, shelled, bombed, and blasted. And it isn't even our damned war!
Go Tell the Spartans Synopsis
A unit of American military advisors in Vietnam prior to the major U.S. involvement finds similarities between their helpless struggle against the Viet Cong and the doomed actions of a French unit at the same site a decade before.
Go Tell the Spartans (1978) is a war film directed by Ted Post, released on July 12, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Marc Singer and Joe Unger. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Ted Post
- Writers:
- Daniel Ford, Wendell Mayes
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Jr.
- Composer:
- Dick Halligan
- Production:
- Mar Vista Productions, Spartan Film Partners
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Go Tell the Spartans (1978) Trailer
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戦場（1977） 予告編
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Go Tell the Spartans Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Lancaster
as Maj. Asa Barker
Craig Wasson
as Cpl. Courcey
Marc Singer
as Capt. Alfred Olivetti
Joe Unger
as Lt. Raymond Hamilton
David Clennon
as Lt. Finley Wattsberg
Evan C. Kim
as Cowboy
John Megna
as Cpl. Ackley
Hilly Hicks
as Signalman Toffer
Dolph Sweet
as Gen. Harnitz
Clyde Kusatsu
as Col. Minh
James Hong
as The Old Man
- Dennis Howard
Dennis Howard
as Cpl. Abraham Lincoln
Key crew
Directed by Ted Post, written by Daniel Ford and Wendell Mayes.
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Go Tell the Spartans Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 67 ratings.
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Go Tell the Spartans – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Go Tell the Spartans online?
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Go Tell the Spartans (1978) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Go Tell the Spartans?
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The main cast of Go Tell the Spartans (1978) includes Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Marc Singer, Joe Unger and David Clennon. The film was directed by Ted Post. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Go Tell the Spartans released?
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Go Tell the Spartans was released on July 12, 1978 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Go Tell the Spartans worth watching?
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Go Tell the Spartans (1978) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 67 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 Go Tell the Spartans?
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