Hamburger Hill
“War at its worst fought by young men at their best”
Synopsis
The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill… up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives. War is hell, but this is worse. Hamburger Hill tells it the way it was, the way it really was. It's a raw, gritty and totally unrelenting dramatic depiction of one of the fiercest battles of America's bloodiest war. This happened. Hamburger Hill - war at its worst, men at their best.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hamburger Hill (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-02
Top Cast
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Dylan McDermott
Sgt. Adam Frantz
Steven Weber
Sfc. Dennis Worcester
Tim Quill
Pvt. Joe Beletsky
Michael Boatman
Spc Motown
Anthony Barrile
Pvt Vincent 'Alphabet' Languilli
Don Cheadle
Pvt. Washburn
Courtney B. Vance
Spc. Abraham 'Doc' Johnson
Tommy Swerdlow
Pvt. Martin Bienstock
Tegan West
Lt. Terry Eden
Daniel O'Shea
SPC Gaigin
Harry O'Reilly
Spc. Michael Duffy
Michael Dolan
Spc Murphy
Don James
Sgt. Elliott 'Mac' McDaniel
Michael A. Nickles
Pvt.Galvan
Kieu Chinh
Mama San
Doug Goodman
Lagunas
J.C. Palmore
Healy
J.D. Van Sickle
Newsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 7, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- James Carabatsos
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Hamburger Hill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.8M
- Production Studios
- RKO Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
James Carabatsos
Philip Glass
Peter MacDonald
Peter Tanner
Marcia Nasatir, James Carabatsos, Jerry Offsay
Department Leadership Roster
Marcia Nasatir
Producer
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
James Carabatsos
Producer
Peter MacDonald
Director of Photography
John Irvin
Director
James Carabatsos
Screenplay
Peter Tanner
Editor
Austen Spriggs
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamburger Hill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hamburger Hill about?
The men of Bravo Company are facing a battle that's all uphill… up Hamburger Hill. Fourteen war-weary soldiers are battling for a mud-covered mound of earth so named because it chews up soldiers like chopped meat. They are fighting for their country, their fellow soldiers and their lives. War is hell, but this is worse. Hamburger Hill tells it the way it was, the way it really was. It's a raw, gritty and totally unrelenting dramatic depiction of one of the fiercest battles of America's bloodiest war. This happened. Hamburger Hill - war at its worst, men at their best.
Who directed Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in Hamburger Hill?
The principal cast of Hamburger Hill includes Dylan McDermott, Steven Weber, Tim Quill, Michael Boatman, Anthony Barrile.
When was Hamburger Hill released and how long is it?
Hamburger Hill was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Hamburger Hill make at the box office?
Hamburger Hill grossed $13.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hamburger Hill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hamburger Hill was composed by Philip Glass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hamburger Hill?
Hamburger Hill holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).