The Siege of Firebase Gloria
“Against all odds they went to hell and back.”
Synopsis
A Marine patrol stops at Firebase Gloria at the start of the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam war. With the firebase attacked, the patrol remains to help defend it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Brian Trenchard-Smith on THE SIEGE OF FIREBASE GLORIA
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-06-26
Top Cast
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Wings Hauser
Cpl. Joseph L. 'Nard' DiNardo
R. Lee Ermey
Sgt. Maj. Bill Hafner / Narrator
Robert Arevalo
Cao Van
Margaret Gerard
Capt. Kathy Flanagan, MD
Mark Neely
Pvt. Murphy
Gary Hershberger
Capt. A.J. 'Bugs' Moran
Clyde Jones
Coates
Richard Kuhlman
Ghost
John Calvin
C.O. Williams
Albert Popwell
Jones
Michael Cruz
Vietnamese Child
Erich Hauser
Patrol Member
Guel Romero
Patrol Member
Donald Wilson
Patrol Member
Nick Nicholson
Photographer
Rey Cerdena
Duc Van
Dan Austin
Dead Eye
David Anderson
Co-Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- William L. Nagle, Tony Johnston
- Original Score
- Paul Schutze
- Original Title
- The Siege of Firebase Gloria
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- International Film Management, Fries Entertainment, Eastern Film Management Corporation, Bancannia Holdings Pty. Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Trenchard-Smith
William L. Nagle, Tony Johnston
Paul Schutze
Kevan Lind
Andrew Prowse
Antony I. Ginnane, Charles W. Fries, Rod S.M. Confesor, Howard Grigsby, Marilyn Ong
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Director
William L. Nagle
Writer
Tony Johnston
Writer
Kevan Lind
Director of Photography
Rod S.M. Confesor
Producer
Howard Grigsby
Producer
Toto Castillo
Production Design
Eddie Nicart
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Prowse
Editor
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Siege of Firebase Gloria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Siege of Firebase Gloria about?
A Marine patrol stops at Firebase Gloria at the start of the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam war. With the firebase attacked, the patrol remains to help defend it.
Who directed The Siege of Firebase Gloria?
The Siege of Firebase Gloria was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.
Who stars in The Siege of Firebase Gloria?
The principal cast of The Siege of Firebase Gloria includes Wings Hauser, R. Lee Ermey, Robert Arevalo, Margaret Gerard, Mark Neely.
When was The Siege of Firebase Gloria released and how long is it?
The Siege of Firebase Gloria was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Siege of Firebase Gloria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Siege of Firebase Gloria was composed by Paul Schutze.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Siege of Firebase Gloria?
The Siege of Firebase Gloria holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).