The film reconstructs the May 1969 assault on in the A Shau Valley. To the military, it was a map coordinate; to the "Screaming Eagles" of the 101st Airborne, it was a "meat grinder" that shredded everything in its path—hence the nickname "Hamburger Hill".
is often overshadowed by the cinematic giants Platoon and Full Metal Jacket , yet it remains one of the most unapologetically authentic war films ever made. While other 80s classics used the Vietnam War as a backdrop for moral allegories or character studies, director John Irvin delivered a visceral, "boots-in-the-mud" account of a single, grueling 10-day battle. Hamburger Hill - Collina 937 [HD] (1987) Bluray...
If you are looking for a definitive way to experience this underrated masterpiece, the brings a startling clarity to the film's famously gritty visuals. The "Meat Grinder" in High Definition The film reconstructs the May 1969 assault on
The Blu-ray presentation enhances the film’s documentary-like realism: While other 80s classics used the Vietnam War