Chopper Wars
“The Real Pilots... The Real Story!”
Synopsis
Fly low, blasting everything in front of you to pieces was one version. The other was send light helos, like the Loach, teamed up with two gunships. Together known as "Pink Teams" they would fly low trying to draw enemy fire. When the V.C. opened up, the gunships would strike quickly with rockets and machine guns. The tactic known as Recon by Fire is just one of the operations you will experience firsthand in "CHOPPER WARS." It is a story about one of the most devastating weapons used in the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong's worst nightmare--the helicopter. "To the grunts, they were a godsend--to the enemy they were beasts from Hell--the "CHOPPERS!" -insane copy from the back of the VHS box.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Forbes III
- Original Score
- Adolfo Bringas
- Original Title
- Chopper Wars
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Forbes III
Adolfo Bringas
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Forbes III
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chopper Wars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chopper Wars about?
Fly low, blasting everything in front of you to pieces was one version. The other was send light helos, like the Loach, teamed up with two gunships. Together known as "Pink Teams" they would fly low trying to draw enemy fire. When the V.C. opened up, the gunships would strike quickly with rockets and machine guns. The tactic known as Recon by Fire is just one of the operations you will experience firsthand in "CHOPPER WARS." It is a story about one of the most devastating weapons used in the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong's worst nightmare--the helicopter. "To the grunts, they were a godsend--to the enemy they were beasts from Hell--the "CHOPPERS!" -insane copy from the back of the VHS box.
Who directed Chopper Wars?
Chopper Wars was directed by Gordon Forbes III.
Who stars in Chopper Wars?
The principal cast of Chopper Wars includes Richard Lynch.
When was Chopper Wars released and how long is it?
Chopper Wars was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Chopper Wars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chopper Wars was composed by Adolfo Bringas.