The vast majority of us service men, that served in viet nam, say they would do it over again even knowing the results. Thunder road, a 2001 song by judas priest from point of entry. The film features the true story of the brotherhood between us marine colonel john ripley and vietnamese marine lieutenant colonel le ba binh during their fight against the communists and then their experiences in the aftermath of the war. Everything americans know about the end of the vietnam war is wrong, contends richard botkin, former marine infantry officer and author of the groundbreaking book ride the thunder. There is a problem with your email address and we are unable to communicate with you. A vietnam story about honor and triumph richard botkin profiles u.
The goal, the purpose of this film is simply tell the truth about what happened there and why the united states was there. Founded in the summer of 2018, thunder horse outfitters has been rescuing horses and training them for western riding and horse packing. It gives ride the thunder too much of a preachingtothechoir quality, making it seem like less of a movie and more like a fox news special. Marine, john ripley, and vietnam marine, le ba binh, actual war heroes, who earned awards for their courageous leadership. A quick perusal of the ride the thunder will reveal just how much the film has. Marine for 15 years and punahou schools graduate, 4 visits to vietnam to conduct interviews and 5 years to write his book. A vietnam war story of honor and triumph by richard botkin. The two fought together during the vietnam war and ride the thunder. Thunder horse outfitters primarily operates out of grand lake, colorado and matagorda bay, texas but additionally offers custom trips all. A docudrama based upon the book of the same name, writerdirector fred kosters ride the thunder tells the true story of a friendship between american american marine legend john ripley eric st. A vietnam war story of honor and triumph botkin, richard on. The stories are an insight into belonging in society whatever your background. Its one of the most unusual movies ive ever seen the creativity of the pacing, the writing, and the beautiful filming always kept me off balance i.
The thunder girls is a blockbuster novel, filled with obsession, addiction, betrayal and revenge, that charts the rise and fall of an 80s girl band from melanie blake, a true insider of the music business perfect for fans of tasmina perry and daisy jones and the six. In a wnd tv interview, executive producer, richard botkin talks about his new film, ride the thunder. Thunder horse outfitters is a company providing individuals and groups with a unique western horseback riding experience. Soon to be a nationwide play with an all star cast. By tim ryan executive editor its not about money, fame or headlines for authorturnedfilm. All americans should watch the 2015 film ride the thunder. If youre giving as a gift or are unsure about a date, you can purchase a gift voucher and you or the recipient will have 90 days to return to the website or call 8552278789 and book a date. As a vietnam veteran who served with the 101st airborne division during tet of 1968, i recommend the book ride the thunder. Ride the thunder archives illinois family institute. Happily, the film brings honor to those who served in a. Ripley comes home to a divided america while binh is imprisoned in a.
A male cowboy spanks a woman after she fires a gun at him. Sadly the movie only gives us a glimpse of what is in richard botkins magnificent book, ride the thunder. Ride the thunder filming a prisoner of war scene at kualoa ranch. New movie releases including trailers, clips, tv spots and other extra videos. Ride the thunder film project a vietnam war story of honor and triumph. Choose your thunder road speedway driving experience or ride along experience to begin booking. The film is based on a book by the same name by richard botkin, former marine infantry officer 19801995 the storyline follows ripleys and binhs fight together against the communists at the battle for dong ha during the vietnam war and the aftermath of the fall of saigon, as ripley goes home to a divided america while binh is imprisoned. Thunder road speedway driving experience ride along. Herman, and written by paul schrader and heywood gould, based on a story by schrader. The shocking film footage of jane fonda and donald sutherland, as well as the clips of now secretary of state john kerry as a young man give this movie a. The two fought together during the vietnam war and ride the thunder follows their time fighting together and the time after vietnam falls and ripley.
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Ride the thunder official trailer 2015 fred koster movie hd. The book and movie ride the thunder makes such a positive statement about the integrity that us and rvn fighting men brought to the conflict. Check out the trailer above for some our newest film projects at thunder horse outfitters to learn more about the horses and the company. Rolling thunder is a 1977 american neonoir action thriller directed by john flynn, produced by norman t. Thunder road, a 1980s canadian band led by david thompson. Now the inspiration for a major motion picture of the same name ride the thunder reveals the heroic, untold story of how vietnamese marines and their us. Now the inspiration for a major motion picture of the same name ride the thunder reveals the heroic, untold story of how vietnamese marines and their us advisers fought valiantly, turning the tide of an unpopular war and actually winning while americans 8,000 miles away were being fed only one version of. Weaving present day interviews with reenactments of actual events staring actual. Ride the thunder movie just another wordpress site.
Ride the thunder is an engaging docudrama that brings a positive light on one of the most misrepresented wars in history. The independent critic ride the thunder a powerful. Ride the thunder by botkin richard overdrive rakuten. Wnd photo ride the thunder red carpet wnd photo ride the thunder rich botkin, le ba binh, col gerry turley wnd photo ride the thunder premiere wnd photo ride the thunder cast. Author rich botkin and director fred koster joined forces to bring the true story of the vietnam war to the screen. The thunder riders frank leslie is a very good writer, his westerns are fast paced,full of action through out the story.
It is the true story of the vietnam war as told by the soldiers who. He and his younger sidekick lymangood daniel stern are quite impressed by blue thunders aerial maneuvers and its weapons and surveillance. Kieu chinh richard botkin book vets with richard botkin in dallas director fred koster with south vietnamese vets photos from the film. Ride the thunder is the story of jordanna, beautiful socialite who spends her time being daddys girl on big game hunts with him throughout the world. Speaking of which, berenger and his wife will mount their harley street glides on monday for a onceinalifetime motorcycle ride with rolling thunder for the groups 30th anniversary on. Even though it doesnt always live up to the promise of its opening sequence, thunder road is an exhilarating ride. By tami jackson ride the thunder film project has been several years in the making. Jordanna smith was the wild and willowy daughter of a prominent banker and a glamorous socialite, a globetrotting huntress who sought the worlds big game at her fathers side. Its one of the most unusual movies ive ever seen the creativity of the pacing, the writing, and the beautiful filming always kept me off balance i never knew what was going to happen next. Photos from the film photos ride the thunder movie.
To watch the full movie right now or to buy the dvd, click this link. The film stars william devane in the lead role alongside tommy lee jones, linda haynes, james best, dabney coleman, and luke askew in supporting roles. Many of the greatest lies of my time are those told about the vietnam war. The film is is still in the planning stages, but waititi recently confirming that he was set to start shooting the film in august. Ride the thunder is the heroic true story of the friendship between american military legend. Ride the thunder is based on the true heroic story of a friendship between american marine legend, john ripley and vietnamese hero, marine le ba binh. Ride the thunder transitions from book to film hawaii. John, joseph hieu, pierre nguyen, steve son nguyen. Based on the book by richard botkin, the movie focuses on the friendship between u. Buy a cheap copy of ride the thunder book by janet dailey. Ride the thunder is a compelling docudrama that sheds a positive light on americas involvement in the vietnam war.