Good Morning, Vietnam (2012)

121 min. Director: Barry Levinson. Cast: Tung Thanhtran, Bruno Kirby, Robert Wuhl, Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker.

1965 Saigon
Quick-witted and hot to trot
Censorship
What’s appropriate territory for comedy
Whitaker Walsh Kirby Wuhl Noble Willingham Edson
Workplace comedy crossed with war movie
Teaching English
True story turned into a free-speech fable
Convincing mise-en-scene shot in Bangkok, Thailand
tunes
Dramatic moments for Williams
Teletype
A life spirit
Five months
Armed Forces Radio

Aspect ratios: 1.85:1

Number of discs: 1

Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Street date: 1/17/2012

Distributor:

Disney

“Production Diary” (34:32, SD) Adrian Cronauer, Barry Levinson, screenwriter Mitch Markowitz, Bruno Kirby, Robert Wuhl, producer Larry Brezner, producer Mark Johnson.
“Raw Monologues” (13:07, SD)
“Original Theatrical Trailer” (2:31, SD)
“Original Theatrical Teaser Trailer” (1:32, SD) original material not seen in the film

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  • Panasonic Viera TC-P55VT30 55" Plasma 1080p 3D HDTV
  • Oppo BDP-93 Universal Network 3D Blu-ray Disc Player
  • Denon AVR2112CI Integrated Network A/V Surround Receiver
  • Pioneer SP-BS41-LR Bookshelf Speaker (2)
  • Pioneer SP-C21 Center Speaker
  • Pioneer SW-8 Subwoofer