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(253) 682-3480
Lakewood History Museum Salutes Veterans Day
with Acclaimed Vietnam Film “Go Tell the Spartans”
On Thursday, 9 Nov, in recognition of Veterans Day, the Lakewood History Museum
will show the critically acclaimed Vietnam film “Go Tell the Spartans” which is
based on the Daniel Ford book “Incident at Muc Wa”.
This highly praised film centers on the early days of the Vietnam conflict and features
Academy Award winner Burt Lancaster in one of his finest roles. Lancaster plays Army
Major Asa Barker, commander of an American Advisory team in the South Vietnam
central highlands. His team and his local South Vietnamese irregulars are suddenly
tasked with an unusual and highly dangerous mission.
The New Republic called the film “The best film ever about the Vietnam War”. Film
also stars Marc Singer and Craig Wasson and was directed by Ted Post who directed
“Magnum Force” with Clint Eastwood.
Spartans is a military thriller you won’t want to miss, but be advised film is rated R
for language and violence. Free prize drawing for Vietnam DVD following film.
Doors open at 6 pm, short meeting and Veterans Day presentation 6:30, film shows at
7 pm. Admission is Free, but seating is limited and on a first come basis. Light
refreshments will be available.
The Lakewood History Museum is located at 6114 Motor Avenue SW next to the iconic
1937 Lakewood Colonial Theater and across from the Best Western motel.
Questions? Leave a message at 253-682-3480.
Don’t Miss this riveting tribute to our military veterans!