On this day, December 5, 1986, Clint Eastwood’s Heartbreak Ridge premiered in theaters. Directed by and starring Eastwood, the film tells the story of Gunnery Sergeant Tom Highway, a grizzled Marine tasked with training a misfit platoon as they prepare for the invasion of Grenada.
With a budget of $15 million, Heartbreak Ridge became a major box office success, grossing $121.7 million worldwide. The film blended humor, drama, and action, showcasing Eastwood’s signature tough-guy charisma and earning praise for its portrayal of military life.
With a budget of $15 million, Heartbreak Ridge became a major box office success, grossing $121.7 million worldwide. The film blended humor, drama, and action, showcasing Eastwood’s signature tough-guy charisma and earning praise for its portrayal of military life.