Heartbreak Ridge is a 1986 American war film, produced, directed by, and starring Clint Eastwood. The story involves the actions of a small group of Marines during the 1983 U.S. invasion of Grenada. A portion of the movie was filmed on the island itself. Mario Van Peebles, Marsha Mason, and Everett McGill appear in supporting roles.
The title comes from the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge in the Korean War. The character played by Eastwood was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions there.
The film has the distinction of being the 1000th film to be released in Dolby Stereo.
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