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aigon, Vietnam, 1965…
U.S. troops are stationed at a secret base getting ready for war. One man is going to keep the soldiers laughing, and this is no USO show. This is GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM.
The film tells the story of Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams), a US radio DJ who is sent to Saigon to entertain the stationed troops with a morning radio show. Accompanied by his sidekick Garlick (Forest Whitaker), Cronauer does his routine of comedy on the radio every morning.
The intended music for the radio station is easy listening, but on his first day, Cronauer makes big changes by playing rock ‘n’ roll, and giving the program a new slogan…
”Goooooooooood Morning Vietnam!”
Soon, Cronauer’s morning show is a big success with the troops as letters come in constantly, but brass soldiers Lieutenant Hauk (Bruno Kirby) and Sergeant Major Dickerson (J.T. Walsh) are not satisfied with his routine and don’t find the guy funny at all.
Despite the objections, Cronauer continues his routine and letters continue to come in. However, he goes too far, not with the routine, and not even by making fun of former VP Richard Nixon, but by reading unofficial news about the bombing of a local restaurant. Cronauer is suspended and is taken over by Lt. Hauk, who is anything but funny. Hauk’s delight for music is polka, but the troops are not satisfied and they miss Cronauer and demand his return.
Reluctantly, Dickerson allows Cronauer to return, but is also informed that he had allegedly committed an act of treason. However, the brass will not press charges if Cronauer exiles from Vietnam. Before he leaves, he leaves a cassette tape with his goodbye speech. Just guess what Cronauer will say on the tape.
"Gooooooooooodbye, Vietnam!"
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Complete entertainment, GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM is Robin Williams best work in a movie.
Anyone who knows the real Adrian Cronauer can find Robin Williams funnier. Everyone should check this movie out.
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J.T. Walsh has an uncredited cameo in "Misery". He plays the state trooper talking to the reporters at the crash site where Paul Sheldon's car is discovered.  -Thanks to Andrew Backhouse
The real Adrian Cronauer is now a lawyer specializing in copyright and trademark law.
In order to give the trailers a more military feel, scenes of Cronauer on the air in military fatigues were shot specifically for the trailers. -Thanks to Jen
This classic film grossed $123.922m in the US alone.
Actor Bruno Kirby (Lt. Hauk), is not often recognized in GMV because he lacks the mustache he sported in his next two hit films, 1989's "When Harry Met Sally" and 1991's "City Slickers". He also tried his hand at directing on television in the mid-90s. Sadly, Kirby passed away from leukemia in 2006. -Thanks to C.T. Warren
Pat Sajak was the D.J. who did the 'Good Morning Vietnam' show from 1967 to 1969. -Thanks to Robert
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This film was based on the true story of Adrian Cronauer and although Robin Williams had portrayed the role of a real-life person, he ad-libbed all the broadcasts in the movie. Some broadcasts were also used in the theatrical trailer promoting the movie.
The Vietnamese girl in the film was (and still is) actually a Thai superstar. When she auditioned for the part, she did not tell anyone she was already a well-known actress in Thailand and most Thai people do not know that she starred in the film at all. -Thanks to Nawee Wra
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The original score was composed by Alex North. The soundtrack, available on CD, contains no score tracks but is loaded with 60's classics, definitely worth a listen. Track listing is as follows:
1. Adrian Cronauer - Robin Williams
2. Nowhere To Run - Martha Reeves & Vandellas
3. I Get Around - The Beach Boys
4. Game Of Love - Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders
5. Adrian Cronauer - Adrian Cronauer
6. Sugar And Spice - The Searchers
7. Adrian Cronauer - Robin Williams
8. Liar, Liar - Castways
9. The Warmth Of The Sun - The Beach Boys
10. Adrian Cronauer - Robin Williams
11. I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
12. Adrian Cronauer - Robin Williams
13. Baby Please Don't Go - Them
14. Adrian Cronauer - Robin Williams
15. Danger Heartbreak Dead Ahead - The Marvelettes
16. Five O'Clock World - The Vouges
17. California Sun - The Rivieras
18. Adrian Cronauer - Robin Williams
19. What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
One of the songs in the movie, "What a Wonderful World," by Louis Armstrong, was originally recorded in 1967, yet this movie is supposed to have taken place in 1965. -Thanks to Adam Madinger
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