We Were Soldiers (2002)

  • R
  • 02/25/2002 (US)
  • Action, History, War
  • 2h 18m

Father, Husband, Brother. No Man is Just a Soldier.

Overview

The year is 1965 and America is at war with North Vietnam. Commanding the air cavalry is Lt. Col. Hal Moore (Gibson), a born leader committed to his troops. His target: the Ia Drang Valley, called "The Valley of Death." As Moore prepares for one of the most violent battles in U.S. history, he delivers a stirring promise to his soldiers and their families: "I will leave no man behind...dead or alive. We will all come home together."

Joseph L. Galloway

Novel

Randall Wallace

Director, Screenplay

Harold G. Moore

Novel

Cast

Mel Gibson's headshot

Mel Gibson

Lt. Col. Hal Moore
Madeleine Stowe's headshot

Madeleine Stowe

Julie Moore
Greg Kinnear's headshot

Greg Kinnear

Maj. Bruce 'Snake' Crandall
Sam Elliott's headshot

Sam Elliott

Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley
Chris Klein's headshot

Chris Klein

2nd Lt. Jack Geoghegan
Keri Russell's headshot

Keri Russell

Barbara Geoghegan
Barry Pepper's headshot

Barry Pepper

Joe Galloway
Đơn Dương's headshot

Đơn Dương

Lt. Col. Nguyen Huu An

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