Go Tell the Spartans
1978, English. Directed by Ted Post.
We're getting strafed, shelled, bombed, and blasted. And it isn't even our damned war!
A unit of American military advisors in Vietnam prior to the major U.S. involvement finds similarities between their helpless struggle against the Viet Cong and the doomed actions of a French unit at the same site a decade before.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Go Tell the Spartans is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ted PostDirector
- Burt LancasterMaj. Asa Barker
- Craig WassonCpl. Courcey
- Marc SingerCapt. Alfred Olivetti
- Joe UngerLt. Raymond Hamilton
- David ClennonLt. Finley Wattsberg
- Evan C. KimCowboy
- John MegnaCpl. Ackley
- Hilly HicksSignalman Toffer
- Dolph SweetGen. Harnitz
- Clyde KusatsuCol. Minh
- James HongThe Old Man
- Dennis HowardCpl. Abraham Lincoln
Details
- Released
- 12 July 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wendell Mayes
- Budget
- $1.5M
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What Go Tell the Spartans is based on
Go Tell the Spartans is based on Incident at Muc Wa, a 1967 novel by Daniel Ford, published by Doubleday.
Novel · 1967
Incident at Muc Wa
By Daniel Ford
Published by Doubleday
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Go Tell the Spartans: quick answers
Is Go Tell the Spartans worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Go Tell the Spartans have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Go Tell the Spartans. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Go Tell the Spartans parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Go Tell the Spartans on?
Go Tell the Spartans is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Go Tell the Spartans?
If you liked Go Tell the Spartans, try We Were Soldiers, Bat★21, Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan.
Who directed Go Tell the Spartans?
Go Tell the Spartans (1978) was directed by Ted Post and stars Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Marc Singer.
What is Go Tell the Spartans based on?
Go Tell the Spartans is based on Incident at Muc Wa, a 1967 novel by Daniel Ford, published by Doubleday.