"China Beach" (1988) TV series 1988-1991

User Rating:

8.1/10   

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

26 April 1988 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | War

Plot:

A drama series set at an American base during the Vietnam War. Rather than focusing on the battle scenes that made up most other portrayals of the war...

Plot Keywords:

Nurse | Vietnam War | Doctor | Vietnam | Medical Doctor

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 18 wins & 38 nominations

Cast

Dana Delany	...	Nurse Colleen McMurphy (61 episodes, 1988-1991)
Michael Boatman	...	Pvt. Samuel Beckett (61 episodes, 1988-1991)
Robert Picardo	...	Dr. Dick Richard (61 episodes, 1988-1991)
Concetta Tomei	...	Lila Garreau / ... (61 episodes, 1988-1991)
Marg Helgenberger	...	K.C. / ... (61 episodes, 1988-1991)
Brian Wimmer	...	Boonie / ... (61 episodes, 1988-1991)
Jeff Kober	...	Sgt. Evan 'Dodger' Winslow (57 episodes, 1988-1991)
Nancy Giles	...	Pvt. Frankie Bunsen / ... (53 episodes, 1988-1991)
Troy Evans	...	Sgt. Pepper / ... (28 episodes, 1989-1991)

Runtime:

60 min (60 episodes) | 120 min (pilot) | 120 min (series finale)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Hawaii, USA

Company:

Sacret

Quotes:

Colleen McMurphy: Sex is a bad word, but it feels good. Love is a good word, but it hurts.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 1 (#26.4)" (2009)

Soundtrack:

Reflections

Excellent drama about Vietnam nurses, doctors, soldiers

This is the popular and much acclaimed "China Beach" TV series. Dana Delany has the role of her life playing Colleen McMurphy, a dedicated triage nurse in Vietnam. This is not a war action movie, but rather a drama about the lives of Vietnam soldiers and the nurses, Red Cross "Donut Dollies", and USO entertainers who are there for them. Dana Delaney is stunning in the role of McMurphy -- this alone would make this a classic. In addition, the deep respect and understanding shown for the Vietnam GI's sets this apart from most of the other Vietnam movies. This is a movie that people who weren't in Vietnam should watch to get a better appreciation for the men and women who served there. For those who were there, this movie is a token of respect and appreciation for your service.