Jerry Sullivan

My father sailed this river post WWII, and as a teenager I was quite moved by the nationalistic complexities so well presented in this excellent movie. My good pal Paul and I went to see it on the 'drive in' big screen. He was on his way to Vietnam and I was about a year behind. We both made it back home, damaged and bleeding, broken and a bit ragged ... but we had to see for ourselves!

A 'B grade' Eastwood movie, a remote set of which I actually encountered in the desert of southern Idaho back in 1979. I had traveled from Salmon to Boise for healthcare at the Boise VA hospital and while on the return leg took a southern exit off the interstate so my faithful dog Brujo and I could do some frolicking after 2 days in Boise. Lo and behold there was a large movie set involving a locomotive on a rail line and cowboys and Indians all on a circus-like set...which lead to a fun and totally unexpected visit with some quite interesting folks... all not soon to be forgotten!

Great to have Neil back near his roots, tho I love his experimentation too. One of rocks finest maestros... LOVED the Ryman live show!

One of my favorite 'war movies'....tho it is much more! Great characters and an indepth look at the love found among young warriors. That I was a brand new 19 year old infantryman for Christmas in Vietnam in 1968, some 50 years ago, likely makes me even more susceptible to this powerful movie.