Good Morning, Vietnam Movie Review 1987

Based on the story of Saigon DJ Adrian Cronauer, although Williams' portrayal is reportedly a bit more extroverted than the personality of Cronauer. Williams spins great comic moments that may have been scripted but likely were not as a man with no history and for whom everything is manic radio material. The character ad-libs, swoops, and swerves, finally accepting adult responsibility. Engaging all the way with an outstanding period soundtrack.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 121 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Vietnam War, Radio, Top Grossing Films of 1987

Screenplay

Mitch Markowitz

Cast

Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Bruno Kirby, Richard Edson, Robert Wuhl, J.T. Walsh, Noble Willingham, Floyd Vivino, Tung Thanh Tran, Chintara Sukapatana, Richard Portnow, Juney Smith, Cu Ba Nguyen, Dan Stanton, Don Stanton

Cinematography

Peter Sova

Director

Barry Levinson

Music

Alex North

Producer

Touchstone Pictures, Larry Brezner, Mark Johnson

Awards

Golden Globes 1988: Actor--Mus./Comedy (Williams).