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This movie remained hidden from me until late one night on the disney channel. It is very accurate in its depiction of life aboard a Flower class corvette. These ships wore out men quicker than combat. The scenes in heavy seas are very true to life.

The depiction of tedious patrolling interspersed with brief and vicsious action is also very accurate. The crew comprised of a few proffessionals and the bulk civilians just removed tells the greatest story of all. The average citizen taking up arms in defence of his country and freedom.

A really good movie worth watching.

Francis Ford Coppola captures the sentiments of the time in this grossly underrated movie. The turmoil of the times are captured within the lives of 6 primary characters. James Caan, the cynical platoon Sargent. Angelica Houston, a corespondent and anti-war activist. James Earl Jones, a not so cynical Sargent-major, with a fun loving side. His wife, played by Lonette McKee, a senate aid. D.B. Sweeney as a budding young soldier, that sees his duty and tries to do it. Mary Stuart Masterson as the beautiful and vulnerable wife.

The interaction of the characters, shows the divisions that occurred within America at the time. also the loyalty of our soldiers to our country, and their comrades.

There is subtle lesson to be had from the movie, brought to us by the characters' interactions. We can agree to disagree and still love and support each other.