DJ Adrian Cronauer (an Oscar-nominated Robin Williams) causes uproar when he arrives in war-torn 1965 Saigon to take over the early morning radio show. His irreverent humour soon offends the top brass, in the form of Lt. Steven Hauk (Bruno Kirby), but Cronauer becomes a hit with the GIs.

Meanwhile, Cronauer shows a more sober side to his character in his romance with Trinh, a local Vietnamese woman (Chintara Sukapatana).

Critic Reviews:

• " Robin Williams was finally given a showcase for his extraordinary improvisational skills in this, the first comedy set in Vietnam. " – (TV Guide)

• " The film is distinctive for being Hollywood's first Vietnam comedy and among the first movies to treat the Vietnamese themselves as real people. " – Peter Freedman (Radio Times)

• " From the start, the film bowls you over with excitement and for those who can latch on, it's a nonstop ride. " – Variety Staff (Variety)