Go Tell the Spartans (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1978, Go Tell the Spartans is a war film directed by Ted Post, running about 114 minutes. “We're getting strafed, shelled, bombed, and blasted. And it isn't even our damned war!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Go Tell the Spartans is a 1978 American war film based on Daniel Ford's 1967 novel "Incident at Muc Wa." It tells the story about U.S. Army military advisers during the early part of the Vietnam War. Led my Major Asa Barker, these advisers and their South Vietnamese counterparts defend the village of Muc Wa against multiple attacks by Viet-Cong guerrillas.
Who’s in it. Go Tell the Spartans stars Burt Lancaster as Maj. Asa Barker, Craig Wasson as Cpl. Courcey, Marc Singer as Capt. Alfred Olivetti and Joe Unger as Lt. Raymond Hamilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Go Tell the Spartans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Go Tell the Spartans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Go Tell the Spartans tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Go Tell the Spartans (1978)?
- In US, Go Tell the Spartans is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Go Tell the Spartans worth watching?
- Go Tell the Spartans holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Go Tell the Spartans?
- Go Tell the Spartans stars Burt Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Marc Singer, Joe Unger and David Clennon.
- When was Go Tell the Spartans released?
- Go Tell the Spartans was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.