Uncommon Valor (1983)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" In this action-adventure set after the Vietnam war, retired Army colonel Rhodes still believes that his son, who disappeared in Laos a decade before, is still being held as a POW. Rhodes enlists the financial aide of a patriotic oil tycoon and gathers a motley crew of Vietnam vets. After intensive training, they return to the jungles to find the missing son. The film was a box-office hit, one of the top-earning films of 1983. This was considered a surprise at the time because of the film's"

A brisk, no-nonsense '80s manly movie

“1983's Uncommon Valor is a real meat and potatoes action movie ingrained with macho themes of brotherhood, honour and heroism, plus a considerable side order of testosterone. Directed by Ted Kotcheff (Wake in Fright) and produced by the inimitable John Milius, this is a satisfying manly movie in every sense of the word; a live-action iteration of "Soldiers of Fortune" magazine, packed with guns, explosions, helicopters and plenty of attitude.

A decade after the United States pulled out of the Vietnam War, some 2500 American soldiers are still listed as "missing in action," and might still be imprisoned in Vietnam. Retired Marine Colonel Jason Rhodes (Gene Hackman) firmly believes that his son, Frank (Todd Allen), is still alive and being held at a POW camp in Laos after being lis” read more

Movies Viewed in 2020 (354 movies items)

" Rewatch Viewing Date: June 9th Via: Blu-ray Plot: Ten years after his son went M.I.A. in Vietnam, retired U.S. Marines Colonel Jason Rhodes assembles a private rescue team to find Americans still held in P.O.W. camps in Laos. Rating: 7.2/10 You can read my review here"

Miika's Movie Diary - 2020 (134 movies items)

"1.2. Gene Hackman luotsaa vietnam-veteraanien joukkoa, johon lukeutuu mm. Patrick Swayze, Reb Brown ja Randall 'Tex' Cobb. Näyttelijäkaartin ansiosta Uncommon Valoria onkin mukava katsella sellaisena äijien hassutteluna. Välillä koitetaan hieman vakavoitua, mikä tarkoittaa sitä että silmämunat alkavat katseellaan hamuta katonrajaa. Toiminta on kökköä, mutta osaa se jollain tapaa viehättääkin."

Favorite Drama Films: 1982-1983 (68 movies items)

" Directed by: Ted Kotcheff Produced by: Buzz Feitshans, John Milius, and Wings Hauser Written by: Joe Gayton Cinematography: Stephen H. Burum Edited by: Mark Melnick Music by: James Horner Song and lyrics by: Ray Kennedy, Kevin Dukes, and David Ritz Distributed by: Paramount Pictures"

Favorite Action Films: 1982-1983 (22 movies items)

" Directed by: Ted Kotcheff Produced by: Buzz Feitshans, John Milius, and Wings Hauser Written by: Joe Gayton Cinematography: Stephen H. Burum Edited by: Mark Melnick Music by: James Horner Song and lyrics by: Ray Kennedy, Kevin Dukes, and David Ritz Distributed by: Paramount Pictures"