Vietnam, Texas is a low-budget action-drama directed by and starring Robert Ginty. It follows a Vietnam War veteran turned priest who travels to Houston's "Little Saigon" to find the woman and child he left behind.
The request for a review of "Vietnam, Texas" is ambiguous because it can refer to two entirely different subjects: the 1990 crime-drama film starring Robert Ginty or the massive, highly acclaimed Vietnamese food and culture scene in the state of Texas. Reviews for both are detailed below. 🎬 Option 1: Vietnam, Texas (1990 Film) Vietnam, Texas
Critics and viewers on platforms like Letterboxd praise the film's surprisingly empathetic look at the stateside Vietnamese refugee community. Tim Thomerson's performance as a chaotic, volatile drunk is frequently cited as the best part of the movie. Vietnam, Texas is a low-budget action-drama directed by
Texas is home to one of the largest Vietnamese populations outside of Vietnam. Coastal areas perfectly mirrored the fishing and shrimping climates many refugees left behind in the late 1970s. Reviews for both are detailed below
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It is an absolute must-visit for foodies. The community has successfully preserved authentic flavors while flawlessly adapting to local Texas staples.
Father Thomas McCain (Ginty) discovers his former flame is now married to a ruthless drug lord played by Haing S. Ngor. He enlists the help of an old, hard-drinking military buddy (Tim Thomerson) to extract them.