The Boys in Company C (1978)
The Boys in Company C is a 1978 war movie directed by Sidney J. Furie, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens and James Canning.
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.
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What is The Boys in Company C about?
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.
When was The Boys in Company C released?
The Boys in Company C was released on 2 February 1978.
How long is The Boys in Company C?
The Boys in Company C runs 2h 5m.
Who made The Boys in Company C?
The Boys in Company C was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Where can I watch The Boys in Company C?
The Boys in Company C is available on Amazon Video.
Where to watch The Boys in Company C
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Stan Shaw as Pfc / Sgt. Tyrone Washington
- Andrew Stevens as Pvt. Billy Ray Pike
- 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 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)
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