The Boys in Company C
“To keep their sanity in an insane war, they had to be crazy.”
Synopsis
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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The Boys in Company C (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-01
Top Cast
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Stan Shaw
Pfc / Sgt. Tyrone Washington
Andrew Stevens
Pvt. Billy Ray Pike
James Canning
Pvt. Alvin Foster / Narrator
Michael Lembeck
Pvt. Vinnie Fazio
Craig Wasson
Pvt. Dave Bisbee
Scott Hylands
Capt. Collins
James Whitmore Jr.
Lt. Archer
Helen McNeely
Head Nurse
Noble Willingham
Sergeant Curry
R. Lee Ermey
Sergeant Loyce
Santos Morales
Sergeant Aquilla
Henry Strzalkowski
Bit Part (uncredited)
Rick Natkin
Soldier at Long Khe
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Natkin, Sidney J. Furie
- Original Score
- Jaime Mendoza-Nava
- Original Title
- The Boys in Company C
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Good Times Films S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney J. Furie
Rick Natkin, Sidney J. Furie
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Godfrey A. Godar
Alan Pattillo, Michael Berman, Jim Benson
Andre Morgan, Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Rick Natkin
Writer
Sidney J. Furie
Writer
Alan Pattillo
Editor
Michael Berman
Editor
Jim Benson
Editor
Robert W. Laing
Production Design
Andre Morgan
Producer
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Original Music Composer
Godfrey A. Godar
Director of Photography
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys in Company C
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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.
Who directed The Boys in Company C?
The Boys in Company C was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in The Boys in Company C?
The principal cast of The Boys in Company C includes Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens, James Canning, Michael Lembeck, Craig Wasson.
When was The Boys in Company C released and how long is it?
The Boys in Company C was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boys in Company C?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boys in Company C was composed by Jaime Mendoza-Nava.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys in Company C?
The Boys in Company C holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).