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1987 · 121 min · R

Good Morning, Vietnam

Directed by Barry Levinson · Comedy, Drama, War

Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) is a Comedy film, directed by Barry Levinson set in Saigon during the 1960s. It runs 121 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of friendship and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer
Alex North
Cinematography
Peter Sova
Cast
Robin WilliamsForest WhitakerTom T. TranChintara SukapatanaBruno KirbyRobert WuhlJ.T. WalshNoble Willingham

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Saigon
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
FriendshipFreedom & Oppression
Tone
ComedicSatiricalMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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