The Vietnam War wasthe first war to be widely televised in America.
Whether well regarded masterpieces or underappreciated gems, these arethe must-watch movies about the Vietnam War.
The film is an early example ofthe found footage stylethat wouldn’t become popular for another decade.
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Dengler’s story had previously been detailed by directorWerner Herzogin hisdocumentaryLittle Dieter Needs to Fly.
It remains one of the director’s most emotionally impactful films.
Lee Ermey, as a bullied private and intense drill sergeant, respectively, listed as highlights.
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That struggle and creativity was indicative ofApocalypse Now’sproduction, which was plagued with a wealth of problems.
The end result speaks for itself, though, andCoppola’s filmremains a towering masterpiece of American cinema.
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