The real people behind "The Greatest Beer Run Ever"
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- čas přidán 24. 09. 2022
- In 1967 "Chickie" Donohue, a merchant seaman, was inspired to deliver beers to buddies who were fighting in an unpopular war. And so, he packed up some suds and sailed for Vietnam to track them down. That quixotic adventure inspired the new dramedy "The Greatest Beer Run Ever," directed by Peter Farrelly, an Academy Award-winner for "Green Book." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Farrelly, star Zac Efron, and with Donohue, who describes how his experience changed his view of the war.
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This man is an absolute legend! As a vet, there is no way this could happen today. But who knows, soldiers can do anything, Friends can do everything.
Oh...it still occurs. Just gotta be more creative.
Thank you for your service! ❤️🇺🇸
After this movie I think it gonna happen more
If there’s ever a list of Ultimate Bros in History……..this guy is one of them
Ya know that’s actually a really good idea. I bet there’s a few content creators on CZcams who’d be able to come up with an awesome list.
I've lived in Inwood for many years, back when there was an Irish bar on every corner, and always heard of this famous beer run. Glad to see it come to life like this, especially while the guys are still with us. Bravo!
God bless this guy. What a good heart.
YEA. but its brains im worried about!
@@elmertillogrande6893 haha
We all need a friend like Chickie.
Watched this last night. I thought it was going to be a full on funny comedy but it took lots of serious dark turns. I loved it and got teary a handful of times. Great story. Thanks Chickie!!
Zac Efron's come a long way from Highschool Musical.
Via Ted Bundy.
Literally one of the greatest stories EVER told! Chickie Donahue, one cool dude!
ALL respect to the soldiers, and to Chickie. Wishing them all, all good things. Mostly peace.
Chickie: "I was a staunch supporter of the war (Vietnam), but when I got there (Vietnam) I saw things that just weren't right ... and it was just false, totally false."
Reporter: "Fair to say you came home with a different view of the war?"
Chickie: "Yah, the TRUTH."
Thus, the protests!
Absolutfn’ay & Semper Fi to that Mr D’, but still forced to say we loved the “suk” if not the useless war.
And, seriously some of the most courageous mates i met in vills were C.O’s… (conscientious objectors), w/o a weapon OR security.
So glad you shared what many of us pretend to ignore.
Keep the powder dry and the lady grinnin!”
a-FUCKING-men!!
@@oldytacct8095
the protests itself had good intentions, it's just the ones doing it that were shhttty.
@@dickmelsonlupot7697 We helped bring our boys back. What did you do? The 1st protest I went to was 20 and the last 100,000. I never heard of a serviceman being spit at but I saw a lot of us being called traitors and commies while the FBI put us on a list. What did you do...
We ended a war, and again what did you do.....
This man is my new idol. ❤ Everyone should have a mate like him, and he inspires me to be a better friend to everyone dear to me.
Just so happens that I live in Saigon, Vietnam. 🇻🇳 Peace between former foes. ✌ ☮
BLESSINGS ON YOU
@@deborahciampa9285 Thank you, Deborah. On you, too.
❤️
😆🤣😂 What amazing story......who has the guts to do this.
Glad you made it home. My friend died running CCC
This story proved that "love conquers all" ❤️
Thank you Chickie... God Bless you and Tommy, Bobby, Rick and Kevin too.
Thank you all.❤🤍💙
Now I understand the trailer I saw about a week ago good for you chicky
Somethings are meant to happen that’s when everything lines up.
Right? And the fact that these 4 all came back & are doing well 🙏🏻
Thats exactly why Universe and their Angels had their backs! 🤘👼🤘
Dude. Hope they gave this man an honoring metal. This movie is his flowers. God bless and to your boys that you went to find. Thank you, thank you, thank you... I have a good life hear in Brooklyn, NY because of MEN like you. Thank you.
My hair and beard are white like Chickie's is now too. I have been on some amazing beer runs in my life including skiing down the back side of a ski resort at night under a full moon after illegally turning on the chair lift, while on mushrooms. But nothing I did compares to Chickie's adventure. Salute!
Epic shroom and powder run
On my way over to Nam, another 2LT and I were sitting with this Captain who carried a golf club. I think he was either going back after RnR or for a second tour. When we got off the plane in the Philippines he told us we were going on a beer run. So the three of us took a taxi off base bought a case of beer and convinced the flight attendant that it was OK. We had a great time sharing the beer with the guys in the plane. What were the going to do to us? Send us to Vietnam? God bless the guys who did this beer run in the movie. We learned little things meant a great deal to the troops.
I had no idea Peter Farrelly had an Oscar.....I really want to see this movie
Books was incredibly good very compelling true story
I saw the cover of the movie, and just skipped, never giving it another thought. Until, youtube showed me a couple of shorts, which peaked my interest. After some research, I found out it was a true story and this interview blew my mind!
This guy is a legend!
I'm definitely going to watch this movie ASAP!!!
I just left the movies & this movie is great. Some funny parts but it definitely opens your eyes to what war really is
IMO Peter Farrelly's one-of-the-greatest-finishers/closers-we've
ever seen/had in Hollywood. The superhero of Will. That's why I'm always
pulling, cheering-hard ...for big Farrelly-Bros-numbers.
I've seen this twice in 3 days when it came to theaters..I luuuv this movie!!!
And a miracle how they are still all living
That's true bromance of a great beer run story
This. Is a good movie. Heartwarming and intense, with a touch of humor.
Chickie was naive but had a heart of gold.
He was fearless! ..but scared.
He did amazing, incredible, stupid things, but oh, what a friend..
His friends are what mattered.
🍻 Cheers to Chickie and his friends.
Saw a pic of my commander in Vietnam in 93 my first year in the Army. He had a mini beer fridge the whole time he was in Nam. Some 2 star took his fridge away once. My commander pulled a gun on the General and got his beer fridge back. I saw the counseling statement on the event.
A great story (bringing beer to your friends in a combat zone) and a great book... looking forward to the movie
Wow wow 😢
This is right up there with Saving Private Ryan. Love it
I salute each and every man who went to Viet Nam....
And these men deserved a LOT more than a 'PBR'....
As a young american who's watched and read a ton on the vietnam war i really respect that chickie changed his view of the war.
I was born in Saigon and came here when I was 6. My grandfather fought in the war. My father grew up in it. They things they told me that they see you’ll never hear or see it anywhere in any documentaries or in history books about the war. It’s far far more brutal. Think of the “my lai” massacre
0:09 "I had 50 years of telling stories about this" is the underrated statement of the century!
Friendship MATTERS.. Even in the fierce battlefields of Vietnam!
That's a real friend.
I miss drinking beer with my friends. This movie looks great.
What a story, God bless!
What a friend. I’ve been in a few combat zones and we would always talk about two things. Women and beer. That man is a true legend.
Now that’s a friend
My hero. We may have as I discussed with Chicky in Saigon in 68 crossed paths that day on TET. Pure chaos. This epic adventure took sheer balls to even try nonetheless pull off. Bravo.
I love this story!! Thank you, to all of these men, who risked their lives fighting for our country. America owes you a debt ❤️🇺🇸❤️
What an awesome, incredible story!!
Thank You for your service.....
Outstanding!! Can't wait to see this movie!!
Outstanding doesn't cover this story!! If there were more people in the world like Chickie, it would definitely be a better place!! God bless him & those like him!!🙏👍🇺🇸
I'm glad all these men are still here to tell their stories and they didn't until their death to produce this. Amazing
Excellent film! I havent seen a good one for a long time.. Zac Efrons performance was imepccable. So witty and touching at the same time. Really great
A complete Legend!!! Should be sponsored by a beer company
saw the movie..I think it was very touching in many aspects. BTW..don't you guys think that now that Chickie is old, he looks like a version of Christopher Walken?
Christopher Walken. YES!
What an amazing guy
Holy moly Zac Efron definitely grew up he looks like a man. I still look exactly the same that I did in high school
What an amazing story
LOVE THIS MOVIE
Just watched the film and it's brilliant!!!
Damn!!! Best story I've ever heard.
Bobby Pappas is a friend of mine!
It's an awesome movie. Go and watch. U gonna love that
Thank you 🙏🏻 American Vets❕
Love this story.. first time hearing about it
Wow, awesome movie. So many memories about that time
Amazing story and movie!
I just watch this movie. I thought it was a great addition to Vietnam war cinema. The kind of stuff that needed to be told. Its an endearing story.
Love this story!
Can’t wait to see this movie!
Great movie and story for sure!
I have no idea why critics trashed this movie?? One of the best movies ive seen in 10 years! The best *war movie* since.. dont even remember another movie who lets you feel the actual impact of a war like this..
Outstanding!
!!!!!!!what?!!!!! I'm amazed by these guys!!!! Legendary!!!!!!!!!
Incredible story. Thank you for your service gentlemen🙏💙🖤
Chiki had His Charisma Skill at 100 😂 🤣
Read the book when it came out. Cannot wait to see the movie!!
Wow , what a great story. I had never heard this before. It brought a tear to my eye.
PBR? Gesh. Wish he'd run across me. Warm Carling Black Label is what we got during stand downs. A PBR, even warm, would've done wonders for my morale. Still have PBR in my garage refrigerator for after outside work. I think this man Chuckie, is gold. Solid American gold.
I love the accents and the fact the one of the guys has my name : Duggan.
Wait a minute. How did this happen so long ago .? Thanks Vietnam veterans . We appreciate you guys
this was such an enjoyable film
This is our country. This is what we are about, or at least used to be about. It isn’t really about the beer, (yet it sorta is) yet to do this today would probably be criminal. In fact, it wasn’t and shouldn’t be. It is insane, deliciously insane. God bless this man and the men he went to see. Of course we couldn’t take beer to Iraq or Afghanistan, it was illegal. No more American wars without beer.
I need a friend like him. Getting in trouble in a war like Vietnam praying to get out alive and suddenly you see your friend with a beer 😂
Why has this guy not received a Noble Prize? I mean really!!
He certainly did more good than OBombYa.
Sht like this is the reason why were the greatest country today. Will do THE dumbest sht to keep united and keep pushin. And to keep spirits up. Love an respect to these guys
Chicky deserves a gd medal!
Just watched the movie. Fantastic! By the title, I expected a light hearted romp. It was so much more. As pertinent a war story as any other film. And of course it has to be true. It's too dumb and impossible a tale for someone to pitch. Dude is a hero! Glad his story was told
Nice!!!!
Wow
We should be lucky if we have friends like this guy. This is the best love story if I have ever seen one.
Cheers.
Awesome Men
REAL HEROES 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
"We few. We happy few. We band of brothers." -Henry V, Act IV, Scene 3, William Shakespeare
That movie is so on-time
cool true story. i am a believer. i heard that song about in heaven there is no beer. that's why we drink beer here. and billy (boy) currington sang
god is great
beer is good (god with a spare o. (dayo a day with a spare o)
and people are crazy (hopefully crazy good)
have a good day and a better tomorrow.
Raise a glass for Chickie Donohue, if ever there was a real life mix of Ferris Bueller and The Big Lebowski.
I liked the movie
Was reading very high numbers re: AUDIENCE EXIT POLLS, i.e.
averaging like 88%. But often going into the 90% bracket. Really
enthusiastic reviews. From a population with no axe to grind.
It must be a helluva SECOND ACT (which the Farrelly's are famous-for).
The crazy thing is if it wasn't a true story it would be a s***** movie no matter what no one would believe it it's still hard to believe that he made it out alive even that four others made it out alive as well
Truth can really be stranger than fiction.
My father was with the 5th of the 7th first cav he said doogan rings a bell wish I could find out more for my pops
Crazy how Zac Efron looks more and more like David Hasselhoff
I feel bad for Oklahoma 😢
Oklahoma? What?
@@julierogers1155 the nice viet guy who got killed.
@@clafflin493 Ah, thanks. I missed that, somehow.
Friendship it is all about true friendship…..
Now I want a blue ribbon
❤❤❤