M*A*S*H
A witty, humane look at absurdity and camaraderie under pressure, swinging between laughter and heartbreak.
Satirical, warm · about war and friendship
Good Morning, Vietnam
A lively, funny DJ clashes with army brass while the war's grim reality creeps in, balancing laughs with a sobering look at friendship and loss.
About 1987 film by Barry Levinson
Genres comedy, war, comedy drama
Directed by Barry Levinson
Written by Mitch Markowitz
Starring Richard Nixon, Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Bruno Kirby, J. T. Walsh, Robert Wuhl, Richard Portnow, Richard Edson
Music Alex North
Runtime 121 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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