The real people behind "The Greatest Beer Run Ever"
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Жыл бұрынIn 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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@tanker91 Жыл бұрын
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.
@sizedtoaster0278 Жыл бұрын
Oh...it still occurs. Just gotta be more creative.
@christinaauer6857 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service! ❤️🇺🇸
@BobRoss-vz4it Ай бұрын
After this movie I think it gonna happen more
@kazuhirala Жыл бұрын
If there’s ever a list of Ultimate Bros in History……..this guy is one of them
@jo-vf8jx Жыл бұрын
Ya know that’s actually a really good idea. I bet there’s a few content creators on KZfaq who’d be able to come up with an awesome list.
@rend7267 Жыл бұрын
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!
@noejohnrubio6557 Жыл бұрын
We all need a friend like Chickie.
@damiangrzywacz6739 Жыл бұрын
God bless this guy. What a good heart.
@elmertillogrande6893 Жыл бұрын
YEA. but its brains im worried about!
@julierogers1155 Жыл бұрын
@@elmertillogrande6893 haha
@julierogers1155 Жыл бұрын
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."
@oldytacct8095 Жыл бұрын
Thus, the protests!
@backyardadvocate9377 Жыл бұрын
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!”
@negtype13 Жыл бұрын
a-FUCKING-men!!
@dickmelsonlupot7697 Жыл бұрын
@@oldytacct8095 the protests itself had good intentions, it's just the ones doing it that were shhttty.
@franklincoralsnow Жыл бұрын
@@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.....
@pamelamays4186 Жыл бұрын
Zac Efron's come a long way from Highschool Musical.
@brianwalsh1401 Жыл бұрын
Via Ted Bundy.
@horseygurl143 Жыл бұрын
Literally one of the greatest stories EVER told! Chickie Donahue, one cool dude!
@djpetenice Жыл бұрын
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!!
@VNExperience Жыл бұрын
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. ✌ ☮
@deborahciampa9285 Жыл бұрын
BLESSINGS ON YOU
@VNExperience Жыл бұрын
@@deborahciampa9285 Thank you, Deborah. On you, too.
@ElmoUnk1953 Жыл бұрын
❤️
@robertcuratolo5339 Жыл бұрын
😆🤣😂 What amazing story......who has the guts to do this.
@Djarvis2 Жыл бұрын
Glad you made it home. My friend died running CCC
@julierogers1155 Жыл бұрын
ALL respect to the soldiers, and to Chickie. Wishing them all, all good things. Mostly peace.
@BluMartian Жыл бұрын
This story proved that "love conquers all" ❤️
@yomeyo6622 Ай бұрын
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!!!
@darryldrax606 Жыл бұрын
Now I understand the trailer I saw about a week ago good for you chicky
@Laboy898gmail Жыл бұрын
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.
@sooz9433 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chickie... God Bless you and Tommy, Bobby, Rick and Kevin too. Thank you all.❤🤍💙
@keithscott1926 Жыл бұрын
Somethings are meant to happen that’s when everything lines up.
@samanthab1923 Жыл бұрын
Right? And the fact that these 4 all came back & are doing well 🙏🏻
@negtype13 Жыл бұрын
Thats exactly why Universe and their Angels had their backs! 🤘👼🤘
@rustygribbler1380 Жыл бұрын
That's true bromance of a great beer run story
@Graybeard_ Жыл бұрын
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!
@newenglandbassassiassin8364 Жыл бұрын
Epic shroom and powder run
@genebernald2432 Жыл бұрын
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.
@maureensabolinski Жыл бұрын
Books was incredibly good very compelling true story
@experssion123 8 ай бұрын
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.
@yomeyo6622 Ай бұрын
0:09 "I had 50 years of telling stories about this" is the underrated statement of the century!
@Jan-mt8zp Жыл бұрын
And a miracle how they are still all living
@josephkelley8641 Жыл бұрын
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.
@callspreadzero854 Жыл бұрын
Now that’s a friend
@matty8294 Жыл бұрын
I had no idea Peter Farrelly had an Oscar.....I really want to see this movie
@CliffJumpingProd 2 ай бұрын
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..
@Jan-mt8zp Жыл бұрын
I've seen this twice in 3 days when it came to theaters..I luuuv this movie!!!
@cartiera7230 Жыл бұрын
I just left the movies & this movie is great. Some funny parts but it definitely opens your eyes to what war really is
@johnward4781 Жыл бұрын
That's a real friend.
@user-nb9xl1cf4m Жыл бұрын
Friendship MATTERS.. Even in the fierce battlefields of Vietnam!
@crlguitar1 Жыл бұрын
I salute each and every man who went to Viet Nam.... And these men deserved a LOT more than a 'PBR'....
@juanrenteria3900 4 ай бұрын
A complete Legend!!! Should be sponsored by a beer company
@jazzmoos5382 Жыл бұрын
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.
@mililaniman Жыл бұрын
I miss drinking beer with my friends. This movie looks great.
@marshalsmith6833 Жыл бұрын
What a story, God bless!
@martymclysaght4726 Жыл бұрын
A great story (bringing beer to your friends in a combat zone) and a great book... looking forward to the movie
@mikeflo6459 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jojoco6737 Жыл бұрын
Wow wow 😢
@rojamillerover 4 ай бұрын
What an amazing guy
@mikethemechanic7395 Жыл бұрын
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.
@rojamillerover 4 ай бұрын
I'm glad all these men are still here to tell their stories and they didn't until their death to produce this. Amazing
@jeanetteschock4744 Жыл бұрын
This is right up there with Saving Private Ryan. Love it
@andrewbochicchio2232 5 ай бұрын
Holy moly Zac Efron definitely grew up he looks like a man. I still look exactly the same that I did in high school
@sarahoilman5086 Жыл бұрын
Thank You for your service.....
@bryansteele832 2 күн бұрын
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.
@User-lu9sk Жыл бұрын
It's an awesome movie. Go and watch. U gonna love that
@garyolivier792 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding!! Can't wait to see this movie!!
@shuffleaccount1985 Жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS MOVIE
@tishw4576 Жыл бұрын
Just watched the film and it's brilliant!!!
@aguerra1381 Жыл бұрын
What an awesome, incredible story!!
@erinkelly6577 Жыл бұрын
I love this story!! Thank you, to all of these men, who risked their lives fighting for our country. America owes you a debt ❤️🇺🇸❤️
@vincentmedley5091 5 ай бұрын
Damn!!! Best story I've ever heard.
@TheDUKEYBOY10 Жыл бұрын
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.
@NMat64 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing story
@annegame7682 Жыл бұрын
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
@clockwork914 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻 American Vets❕
@jamesnolan6397 Жыл бұрын
Bobby Pappas is a friend of mine!
@roywhitman7109 Жыл бұрын
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!!🙏👍🇺🇸
@vmcv3284 Жыл бұрын
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?
@morland Жыл бұрын
Christopher Walken. YES!
@kimyeecarroll01 Жыл бұрын
!!!!!!!what?!!!!! I'm amazed by these guys!!!! Legendary!!!!!!!!!
@susanbehring8309 Жыл бұрын
Wow, awesome movie. So many memories about that time
@Robman92 Жыл бұрын
Amazing story and movie!
@tcb5141 Жыл бұрын
Love this story.. first time hearing about it
@K9_NINA Жыл бұрын
Incredible story. Thank you for your service gentlemen🙏💙🖤
@lonestar227 Жыл бұрын
Love this story!
@Jerseygirl96 Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see this movie!
@woodstoney Жыл бұрын
Great movie and story for sure!
@mizzury54 Жыл бұрын
Wow , what a great story. I had never heard this before. It brought a tear to my eye.
@deerhoda7574 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding!
@mizzury54 Жыл бұрын
I love the accents and the fact the one of the guys has my name : Duggan.
@kickbackbbq6158 Жыл бұрын
Read the book when it came out. Cannot wait to see the movie!!
@dougtheviking6503 Жыл бұрын
Wait a minute. How did this happen so long ago .? Thanks Vietnam veterans . We appreciate you guys
@LesterMoore Жыл бұрын
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.
@rebeccans7729 10 ай бұрын
this was such an enjoyable film
@johnhansen8272 Жыл бұрын
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.
@bendershome4discountorphan859 Жыл бұрын
Chicky deserves a gd medal!
@casdpasd3032 4 ай бұрын
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
@peggygibbons479 Жыл бұрын
Why has this guy not received a Noble Prize? I mean really!!
@kevinschmidt2210 Жыл бұрын
He certainly did more good than OBombYa.
@TheClownfight 6 ай бұрын
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
@robertoacevedo3805 6 ай бұрын
We should be lucky if we have friends like this guy. This is the best love story if I have ever seen one.
@russchadwell 8 ай бұрын
Cheers.
@1975normal Жыл бұрын
Awesome Men REAL HEROES 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@abdullahab6416 4 ай бұрын
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 😂
@neilsmith9066 Жыл бұрын
Nice!!!!
@aidarkhamzin4778 Жыл бұрын
That movie is so on-time
@newenglandbassassiassin8364 Жыл бұрын
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
@jaydontez5733 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@gabriellalaplace Жыл бұрын
I liked the movie
@rebeccamurphy2110 Жыл бұрын
Friendship it is all about true friendship…..
@mrwaterschoot5617 Жыл бұрын
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.
@occamsrazor1285 5 ай бұрын
"We few. We happy few. We band of brothers." -Henry V, Act IV, Scene 3, William Shakespeare
@ReviewBoard-uy5nv Жыл бұрын
Crazy how Zac Efron looks more and more like David Hasselhoff
@davereynolds7472 Жыл бұрын
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).
@whuuuut2035 2 ай бұрын
Raise a glass for Chickie Donohue, if ever there was a real life mix of Ferris Bueller and The Big Lebowski.
@lisacalabretta4225 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@clafflin493 Жыл бұрын
I feel bad for Oklahoma 😢
@julierogers1155 Жыл бұрын
Oklahoma? What?
@clafflin493 Жыл бұрын
@@julierogers1155 the nice viet guy who got killed.
@julierogers1155 Жыл бұрын
@@clafflin493 Ah, thanks. I missed that, somehow.
@fishinwidow35 Жыл бұрын
An idea just crazy enough to work. It would never happen today.
@captzoom1778 Жыл бұрын
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
@bimapringgo Жыл бұрын
Truth can really be stranger than fiction.
@doreenblissderry6243 Жыл бұрын
My dad was friends with Bobby Pappas.
@meghanmccabe7531 Жыл бұрын
My uncle is Rickie Dugan
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