Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan
Vietnam War, 1966. Australia and New Zealand send troops to support the United States and South Vietnamese in their fight against the communist North. Soldiers are very young men, recruits and volunteers who have never been involved in a combat. On August 18th, members of Delta Company will face the true horror of a ruthless battle among the trees of a rubber plantation called Long Tân. They are barely a hundred. The enemy is a human wave ready to destroy them.
Release & Details
Release Date
2019-08-08
TMDb Rating
6.8
Cast
Travis Fimmel
Major Harry Smith
Luke Bracey
Sergeant Bob Buick
Daniel Webber
Private Paul Large
Alexander England
Warrant Officer Class 2 Jack Kirby
Aaron Glenane
Captain Morrie Stanley
Nicholas Hamilton
Private Noel Grimes
Myles Pollard
Flight Lieutenant Frank Riley
Matt Doran
Major Noel Ford
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