Go Tell the Spartans
“We're getting strafed, shelled, bombed, and blasted. And it isn't even our damned war!”
A unit of American military advisors in Vietnam prior to the major U.S. involvement finds similarities between their helpless struggle against the Viet Cong and the doomed actions of a French unit at the same site a decade before.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Go Tell the Spartans
Go Tell the Spartans is a 1978 English-language war film directed by Ted Post. The cast is led by Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Marc Singer. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
Go Tell the Spartans was produced by Mar Vista Productions and Spartan Film Partners and made in United States of America. It was released on July 12, 1978.
- Director
- Ted Post
- Writers
- Wendell Mayes
- Release date
- July 12, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Mar Vista Productions, Spartan Film Partners
Go Tell the Spartans cast & crew
Go Tell the Spartans was directed by Ted Post and written by Wendell Mayes.
The cast features Burt Lancaster as Maj. Asa Barker, Craig Wasson as Cpl. Courcey, Marc Singer as Capt. Alfred Olivetti, Joe Unger as Lt. Raymond Hamilton, David Clennon as Lt. Finley Wattsberg, and Evan C. Kim as Cowboy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dick Halligan and cinematography is by Harry Stradling Jr..
Is Go Tell the Spartans worth watching?
Go Tell the Spartans holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 64 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, Go Tell the Spartans is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Go Tell the Spartans
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Cast of Go Tell the Spartans
Burt Lancaster
Maj. Asa Barker
Craig Wasson
Cpl. Courcey
Marc Singer
Capt. Alfred Olivetti
Joe Unger
Lt. Raymond Hamilton
David Clennon
Lt. Finley Wattsberg
Evan C. Kim
Cowboy
John Megna
Cpl. Ackley
Hilly Hicks
Signalman Toffer
Dolph Sweet
Gen. Harnitz
Clyde Kusatsu
Col. Minh
James Hong
The Old Man
Dennis Howard
Cpl. Abraham Lincoln
Go Tell the Spartans — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Go Tell the Spartans in United States?
Go Tell the Spartans is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo in United States.
▸Is Go Tell the Spartans on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Go Tell the Spartans is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Go Tell the Spartans in?
Go Tell the Spartans is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Vietnamese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Go Tell the Spartans rated?
It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 64 ratings.
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