Factual error: The movie is set in Saigon, 1965. Adrian Cronauer plays "What a Wonderful World" by Louis B. Armstrong on his radio show, but the song wasn't recorded until August 16, 1967.
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Starring: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, J.T. Walsh
Adrian's (Robin Williams) student/friend Tuan is the one behind the terrorist acts against the army. Adrian leaves Vietnam.
Carnage
More mistakes in Good Morning, Vietnam
Adrian Cronauer: Goooooooood morning Vietnam! It's 0600 hours. What does the "O" stand for? O my God, it's early! Speaking of early, let's hear it for that Marty Lee Drywitz. Silky smooth sounds, making me sound like Peggy Lee...
Trivia: All of Adrian Cronauer's broadcasts were ad-libbed by Robin Williams.
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