The Green Berets

A seasoned Green Beret leader who blends in-the-field toughness with strategic pragmatism. He makes tough calls under pressure and weighs moral compromises against mission success. His loyalty to his team and sense of duty drive him through brutal campaigns.

A reporter who doubts U.S. involvement yet is drawn into the frontline world. He questions the moral legitimacy of intervention while witnessing the war's human impact. Beckworth's perspective anchors the movie's exploration of media versus military aims.

A loyal sergeant who forms a surrogate father figure for Ham Chuck. His humanity and willingness to defy cold logic reveal a kinder, protective side within a brutal conflict. Petersen's fate underscores the personal costs of war.

An orphaned boy taken in by Petersen, symbolizing the civilian collateral damage of war. His bond with the soldiers highlights hope and innocence amid violence. Ham Chuck's presence personalizes the conflict's toll on children.

A fashion-model-turned-ally used as a honey trap to capture General Ti. Her involvement reveals how women are leveraged as instruments of war and how personal relationships intersect with political objectives.

South Vietnamese colonel coordinating operations against the enemy and orchestrating the mission to capture General Ti. He embodies wartime collaboration between American forces and South Vietnamese officers. Cai's choices highlight the complexity of alliance politics.

A tough, resourceful sergeant who helps plant explosives and covers dangerous flanks. He embodies the grit and stubborn resilience of frontline troops. Muldoon's actions propel critical turning points in the assault.

A medic-like figure who contributes to the team under fire and interacts with the local population. His presence highlights the care aspect within combat operations and the costs of battle.

A North Vietnamese General captured by the mission; his capture drives the campaign's strategic objective of destabilizing enemy leadership. Ti's role represents the war's high-stakes, political dimensions.

Kirby's superior who discusses high-level strategy and secrecy. He embodies the institutional drive behind the war and the priorities of command.

A member of the Viet Cong whose actions punctuate the campaign's brutality and show the constant threat from the enemy. His role is brief but emblematic of the ongoing conflict.