The Green Berets

John Wayne directs and stars in this stark Vietnam War drama, portraying Col. Mike Kirby, who assembles two elite Green Beret units for covert and defensive missions in South Vietnam. One team fortifies a besieged outpost, while another attempts a perilous abduction of a North Vietnamese General. Through stark visuals and a no-nonsense narrative, "The Green Berets" navigates the complexities and harsh realities of unconventional warfare, presenting a visceral and unflinching look at the operational intensity and moral ambiguities of combat.