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Heartbreak Ridge (1986)
Director: Clint Eastwood
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Marsha Mason, Everett McGill, Moses Gunn
Runtime130 min
Rating15
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A hard-nosed, hard-living Marine gunnery sergeant clashes with his superiors and his ex-wife as he takes command of a spoiled recon platoon with a bad attitude.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Heartbreak Ridge, the 1986 war drama directed by Clint Eastwood, received a mixed critical reception. While some praised Eastwood's performance and the film's gritty depiction of Marine life, others found it to be overly formulaic. The film was not a major awards contender, though it has developed a cult following over the years. Audiences on IMDb have rated the film a solid 6.8/10.
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Fans of Clint Eastwood's signature tough-guy persona will love his performance as a hard-nosed Marine gunnery sergeant in the 1986 war drama Heartbreak Ridge, which blends Eastwood's signature style with an engaging story about a clash between a seasoned soldier and his superiors.
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Heartbreak Ridge is a 1986 American war film directed, produced by, and starring Clint Eastwood. The film co-stars Marsha Mason, Everett McGill, and Mario Van Peebles, and was released in the United States on December 5, 1986. The story centers on a U.S. Marine nearing retirement who gets a platoon of undisciplined Marines into shape and leads them during the American invasion of Grenada in 1983.
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