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6.2 / 10(235 votes)IMDbR19831h 45m$30.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Uncommon Valor

“Seven men with one thing in common...”

Synopsis

A group of Vietnam War veterans re-unite to rescue one of their own left behind and taken prisoner by the Vietnamese.

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Uncommon Valor (1983) - Trailer HD 1080p

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 16, 1983

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.77x ROI)

Production Budget

$11M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$30.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.77x

+$19.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $11MWorldwide: $30.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ted Kotcheff
Screenplay & Story
Joe Gayton
Original Score
James Horner
Original Title
Uncommon Valor
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$11M
Worldwide Gross
$30.5M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ted Kotcheff

Screenplay & Story

Joe Gayton, Wings Hauser

Original Score & Music

James Horner

Director of Photography

Stephen H. Burum, Ric Waite, Frank M. Holgate

Film Editing

Mark Melnick

Producers

Ted Kotcheff, John Milius, Buzz Feitshans

Department Leadership Roster

Ted Kotcheff

Ted Kotcheff

Director

John Milius

John Milius

Producer

Stephen H. Burum

Stephen H. Burum

Director of Photography

Buzz Feitshans

Producer

James Horner

James Horner

Original Music Composer

James L. Schoppe

Production Design

Mark Melnick

Editor

Conrad E. Palmisano

Conrad E. Palmisano

Stunt Coordinator

Joe Gayton

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Uncommon Valor

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Uncommon Valor about?

A group of Vietnam War veterans re-unite to rescue one of their own left behind and taken prisoner by the Vietnamese.

Who directed Uncommon Valor?

Uncommon Valor was directed by Ted Kotcheff.

Who stars in Uncommon Valor?

The principal cast of Uncommon Valor includes Gene Hackman, Fred Ward, Robert Stack, Patrick Swayze, Harold Sylvester.

When was Uncommon Valor released and how long is it?

Uncommon Valor was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

What was the box office and production budget of Uncommon Valor?

Uncommon Valor had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $30.5M at the worldwide box office (2.77 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Uncommon Valor?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Uncommon Valor was composed by James Horner.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Uncommon Valor?

Uncommon Valor holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).