FOUR FILM LOCATIONS FEATURED IN GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM

In 1987, Buena Vista Pictures released a fantastic wartime comedy about a DJ who travels to Vietnam to entertain the American troops involved in the Vietnam War. Aptly titled, 'Good Morning, Vietnam', it was directed by the American filmmaker, Barry Levinson, and stars Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, and Bruno Kirby. Today, we're going to take a look at some of the locations featured in the aforementioned comedy, which includes an interactive map for each one. Please enjoy.

U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, 2 Sukhumvit Road, Phla, Ban Chang District, Rayong 21130, Thailand
(The Airbase)

At the start of the film, we're introduced to the American DJ, Adrian Cronauer (as played by Robin Williams), not so long after he arrives at a Vietnamese airbase. Waiting to greet him there is a member of the military, Private Edward Garlick (as played by Forest Whitaker), who quickly escorts him to his intended destination in Vietnam. In real life, this airbase wasn't situated in Vietnam, but rather, Thailand, just like the rest of the locations featured in the film. It was originally known as U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield (now called U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport) and was used by the United States Air Force during the real Vietnam War.

Malaysia Hotel, 54 Ngam Duphli Alley, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
(The Studio)

In no time at all, Private Garlick drives Adrian to a military-run radio station in Saigon, where, following a day's rest, he starts work by familiarizing himself with their studio and then entertaining the troops stationed in the country for the Vietnam War. However, Adrian's style of humor and choice of music aren't to everyone's liking, especially Lieutenant Steven Hauk (as played by Bruno Kirby), who tries to get him reprimanded by reporting him to their superiors. In reality, this studio was a set constructed inside a suite on the second floor of the Malaysia Hotel. The hotel still exists today, yet the constructed set has since been dismantled.

Bangkok, Thailand
(The Streets of Vietnam)

One day, Adrian spots a young Vietnamese lady in the street. She is very pretty, but at the same time, rather elusive, which intrigues him so much that he frantically follows her until she arrives at a school that teaches people English. Undeterred by this, Adrian manages to replace the English teacher, Mister Sloan (as played by the film's producer, Mark Johnson), before he gradually gets to know most of his new students, including the young lady he followed, Trinh, and her brother, Tuan (as played by Chintara Sukapatana and Tom T. Tran respectively), despite his superiors ordering him not to fraternize with the locals. Most of this sequence was shot on location in Bangkok, Thailand, which was where scenes from many other films were also shot, such as 'The Deer Hunter' (1978), 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997), and 'The Beach' (2000).

Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
(The Road to An Lộc)

After a short hiatus, Adrian and Private Garlick are ordered to cover a news story occurring in a small town called An Lộc. But unbeknownst to them, the route to An Lộc is controlled by the Viet Cong and considered extremely dangerous. So dangerous, in fact, that their journey culminates in an explosive finale consisting of laughter, betrayal, and hopefully a new beginning. The road to An Lộc, just like some of the other rugged locations featured in 'Good Morning, Vietnam', was filmed in the Thalang District, which has now become a popular tourist destination due to its picturesque beaches, lush jungles, and limestone caves. It's also known for several notable restaurants where visitors can taste the local cuisine.

So, there you have it, folks, four film locations featured in the 1987 wartime comedy classic, 'Good Morning, Vietnam'. More articles featuring famous film locations will be coming soon, but before then, please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.