Operation Dumbo Drop
“A top-secret mission of gigantic proportions!”
Synopsis
Five Green Berets stationed in Vietnam in 1968 grudgingly undertake the mission of a lifetime -- to secretly transport an 8,000-pound elephant through 200 miles of rough jungle terrain. High jinks prevail when Capt. Sam Cahill promises the Montagnard villagers of Dak Nhe that he'll replace their prized elephant in time for an important ritual. But for Capt. T.C. Doyle, the mission becomes a jumbo-sized headache!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Top Cast
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Danny Glover
Capt. Sam Cahill
Ray Liotta
Capt. T.C. Doyle
Denis Leary
Lt. David Poole
Doug E. Doug
Sp4 Harvey (H.A.) Ashford
Corin Nemec
Sp5 Lawrence Farley
Dinh Thien Le
Linh
Tchéky Karyo
Goddard
Hoang Ly
Colonel Nguyen
Vo Trung Anh
Lt. Quang, NVA
Marshall Bell
Colonel Pederson
James Hong
Y B'ham
Long Nguyen
Jhon
Tim Kelleher
C-123 Pilot
Scott N. Stevens
C-123 Co-Pilot
Kevin LaRosa
Irish, Huey Pilot #1
Christopher Ward
Cowboy, Huey Co-Pilot
Robert Kevin Miller
Huey Gunner #1
Raymond Cruz
Staff Sergeant Adams
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 14, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Kouf, Gene Quintano
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Operation Dumbo Drop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Interscope Communications, Walt Disney Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Wincer
Jim Kouf, Gene Quintano
David Newman
Russell Boyd
O. Nicholas Brown
Diane Nabatoff, Robert W. Cort, David Madden, Ted Field
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Kouf
Writer
Simon Wincer
Director
Gene Quintano
Writer
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
Diane Nabatoff
Producer
Paul Peters
Production Design
O. Nicholas Brown
Editor
David Madden
Producer
Guy Norris
Stunt Coordinator
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Michael Lessa
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Dumbo Drop
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What is Operation Dumbo Drop about?
Five Green Berets stationed in Vietnam in 1968 grudgingly undertake the mission of a lifetime -- to secretly transport an 8,000-pound elephant through 200 miles of rough jungle terrain. High jinks prevail when Capt. Sam Cahill promises the Montagnard villagers of Dak Nhe that he'll replace their prized elephant in time for an important ritual. But for Capt. T.C. Doyle, the mission becomes a jumbo-sized headache!
Who directed Operation Dumbo Drop?
Operation Dumbo Drop was directed by Simon Wincer.
Who stars in Operation Dumbo Drop?
The principal cast of Operation Dumbo Drop includes Danny Glover, Ray Liotta, Denis Leary, Doug E. Doug, Corin Nemec.
When was Operation Dumbo Drop released and how long is it?
Operation Dumbo Drop was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Dumbo Drop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Dumbo Drop was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Operation Dumbo Drop?
Operation Dumbo Drop holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).