The Green Berets

5/23/2019

***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, Patrick Wayne & others are on hand. Co-directed by John Wayne, "The Green Berets" (1968) is notable as the only Vietnam War flick made during the actual conflict (I’m talking about theatrical releases). The events take place well before the Tet Offensive of 1968 and the story isn’t about your average grunt conscript, e.g. “Platoon” (1986), but rather Special Forces personnel,

6/23/2026

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 presented the Vietnam conflict from a perspective of pride rather than doubt. At its core, this movie celebrates patriotism in its purest form. It portrays American soldiers as brave men who answered the call to serve something greater than themselves. They fight not for glory but to protect freedom and stop the spread of communism. Wayne and the cast bring sincerity and convict