The Cu Chi Tunnels
Synopsis
During the war in Vietnam, thousands of people in the Vietnamese province of Cu Chi lived in an elaborate system of underground tunnels. THE CU CHI TUNNELS is the story of life underground told by the people who lived the experience.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ba Ong Ngo
Cameraman
Nguyễn Thị Định
Military Official
Phuong Dong Huynh
Artist
Phuong Vien
Performer
Van Tung Cao
Guerilla
Tay Ho
Guerilla
Than Phong Duang
Cameraman
No Chin
Guerilla
Van Cu Le
Guerilla
Van Cang Tran
Guerilla
Nhu Tran
Film maker
Thi Lanh Dang
Singer, N.L.F.
Hongson Mai
Guerilla
Thi Hanh Ha
Artist
Dieu Tu
Projectionist
Cam Tu
Guerilla
Hong Nhung
Singer
Thi Hien Ngvyeni
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mickey Grant
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Stang, Marshall Riggan, Nguyễn Hồ
- Original Score
- Brian Mendelsohn
- Original Title
- The Cu Chi Tunnels
- Country of Origin
- Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Vietnam Friendship Run Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mickey Grant
Ivan Stang, Marshall Riggan, Nguyễn Hồ
Brian Mendelsohn
Ivan Stang
Mickey Grant, Stan Cottrell
Department Leadership Roster
Mickey Grant
Director
Mickey Grant
Producer
Ivan Stang
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cu Chi Tunnels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cu Chi Tunnels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cu Chi Tunnels about?
During the war in Vietnam, thousands of people in the Vietnamese province of Cu Chi lived in an elaborate system of underground tunnels. THE CU CHI TUNNELS is the story of life underground told by the people who lived the experience.
Who directed The Cu Chi Tunnels?
The Cu Chi Tunnels was directed by Mickey Grant.
Who stars in The Cu Chi Tunnels?
The principal cast of The Cu Chi Tunnels includes Ba Ong Ngo, Nguyễn Thị Định, Phuong Dong Huynh, Phuong Vien, Van Tung Cao.
When was The Cu Chi Tunnels released and how long is it?
The Cu Chi Tunnels was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cu Chi Tunnels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cu Chi Tunnels was composed by Brian Mendelsohn.