# Hamburger Hill (1987)

> A squad of American infantrymen endures repeated, devastating assaults on a fortified Vietnamese hill while struggling to preserve their bonds and humanity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5720

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: War, Action, Drama
- Director: John Irvin
- Cast: Dylan McDermott, Steven Weber, Tim Quill, Michael Boatman, Anthony Barrile, Don Cheadle, Courtney B. Vance, Tommy Swerdlow
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093137/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, visceral, grim, military history viewing, serious war film night

## Synopsis

A harrowing journey through the chaos of war, where survival is a daily battle against overwhelming odds.

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