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Any of these Vietnam vets that have been there and know the deal, they dont feel that any Hollywood endeavor about the V
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"Any of these Vietnam vets that have been there and know the deal, they don't feel that any Hollywood endeavor about the Vietnam era has ever gotten it right yet"

- Sam Elliott

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This quote by Sam Elliott suggests that Vietnam veterans feel that Hollywood has not properly portrayed the Vietnam War. Elliott indicates that veterans who have experienced the war first-hand have a better understanding of the realities of the conflict than what is represented in movies. He suggests that Hollywood has not had the ability to record the real essence of the war and the experiences of those who served. This quote highlights the importance of comprehending the experiences of veterans and the requirement to precisely depict the war in movies. It likewise acts as a pointer of the sacrifices made by those who served in the Vietnam War and the need to honor their service.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sam Elliott somewhere between August 9, 1944 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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