'Tribes' (1970) - Vietnam War Jan-Michael Vincent Action Drama

In this social comedy/drama aka "The Tribe" - Iron-willed drill instructor Drake (Darren McGavin) is faced with a difficult task: breaking hardened hippie Adrian (Jan-Michael Vincent). The outspoken Hippie draftee wants nothing to do with the war in Vietnam. Ironically, he's also a skilled marine who excels at every stage of basic training. Although they butt heads, and despite their their philosophical differences, the commander develops a grudging respect for Adrian that puts him in conflict with his own superiors.

This movie was first released on November 10th 1970 (which happened to be the Marine Corps' 195th birthday). For education, entertainment, enlightenment and inspiration. We hope you enjoy and even learn something. Never forget!

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[mrcharlieadventures]

Went thru Marine Corps Boot Camp in late summer of 1971 at Parris Island, S. C. What they put you thru back then was for your own good, but you can't put it on paper, with what they could do to you and I saw plenty and took plenty. I made it out of bootcamp with PFC stripes (meritorious) and a whole new attitude that has gotten me thru ruff times in life to this present day. Haven't had a hair cut in years, but I honor my Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Edward Hart...who was a Vietnam veteran. Wish I could find him to thank him personally. This movie gave me insight of what was to happen in bootcamp.Thanks for the memories! Semper Fi! From a Vietnam Era Marine Corps veteran.

[Texeq]

Wow what a blast from the past. What a time. The scenes where Adrian is meditating holding up the buckets like a statue became riveted in my mind. Several years later in basic I conjured up that stamina although we didn't have to hold up buckets. Jan Michael Vincent was a great actor. RIP

[pattipelayo]

i'm a Hollywood Marine from that time period... PLT 3098, Aug.-Nov 1971.. last series to drill/qual with the M14. Didn't know at the time, early on, why the Drill Instructors had that "looking over their shoulders" feel, was because this flick had just wrapped up filming and many of the production crews were still in the area, " packing their trash". I think this was a CBS production and didn't air till the following year. Have to admit, when gathered around the TV, me and all the bro's who where there, had a good time pointing out all the "landmarks" of our MCRD. For TV, we all thought it was well done, and I think it won a few Emmys. Jan Michael Vincent was "the bomb" at that time, and was well on his way to movies..RIP... and Darren McGavin wasn't chopped liver either ! SEMPER FI TO ALL JARHEADS... NO MATTER WHAT ERA

[SweetBack]

I graduated from 13 weeks of US Marine Corps Boot Camp Parris Island, SC on 21 December, 1964 (Plt 393).

Joining the US Marines was the best decision I have made in my entire life. I retired from the US Marine Corps in 1985 (0369). Cold War and Vietnam Vet).

Ooorah to all who have earned the "Title" for life.

Semper Fi

[jonbradstephens]

I watched this movie in 70, enlisted 73 at 17 yoa., Plt. 2090, MCRD, Diego. My SDI/3 DI's had Strack high/tights and provided verbal/physical discipline as required. Best decision I ever made, Semper Fi my brothers.

[jeannemarcinek]

This movie was made for Jan-Michael Vincent he was excellent. The best part is that visualization with the buckets. One can do the same now and really mess up people. I very much liked this movie and thanks for putting it on. RIP Jan-Michael Vincent.

[DonaldPollard-gz]

I was a Marine DI from 1966-1969 at MCRD San Diego and I think that he the DI did a fair job only. You just needed to be there to see the real thing.

[MegaJcamp]

I’m 64 and miss the Marine Corps everyday. Many of my best memories come from those days.

[robertkmartin]

I enlisted in the Navy as a Corpsman later became a 8404 combat medic, my greatest honor was to serve alongside My Marines!

[markw]

I watched it 50 years ago and it’s still good!

[fornearyhodge]

I did my Boot camp in Ft. Jackson SC ! In the old 1945 barracks on tankhill ! It was straight hell ! But I made it through thank God 😢😅😂😊! It was in the fall time 1982, Wow 42 years ago! Times really fly so fast!! God bless all the veterans in all the

[johnbroadway]

I haven't seen this flick in years.
Darren McGavin did an awesome job at Acting in this movie.
I am so glad that you put it up.
Thank you.

[fa]

Best advice my father ever gave me when I was young and stupid. "You aint joining the army!"

[seanoleary]

Having been through Marine Corps Boot Camp at MCRD PISC, I can tell you that this movie is a very light/watered down dramatization of what boot camp is like. Full Metal Jacket on the other hand gave me raw flashbacks!!!

[shorebird]

I was a junior in high school (11th grade) when this was broadcast.
I also was in the Jr. ROTC program.
Two years later I entered Army basic as a PFC.
That fact got me special treatment.
You don't want the Sr. Drill Instructor's Special Treatment.

[sonnysantana]

i actually remember this made for TV movie vividly
it is probably the most underrated made for TV movie in history

[satisfiedmind]

What a pleasant surprise. I saw this when I was 13, never forgot it.

[georgesouthwick]

One of the most underrated and under appreciated movies of all time. Great performances by Jan-Michael Vincent, Darren McGavin and Earl Holliman.

[LibCon]

Classic made for TV movie. Jan Michael Vincent had so much talent. Sad that drugs and alcohol ruined his career and life.

[OhAncientOne]

I've been looking for this movie for at least 10yrs. Never forgot the bucket scene.