Green Eyes (1977) | Paul Winfield Returns to Vietnam

Green Eyes is a touching, moving treatment of the story of a black Vietnam War veteran (played by Paul Winfield)who goes back to the scene of that conflict searching for the child he fathered but left behind. The made-for-television film aired as part of the ABC Theatre anthology. Peabody Award Winner. Shared for historical purposes. I do not own the rights.
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[@danielpenkoff688]

I'm a 14 year US Army combat veteran. Thank you so much for this movie. Mr. Winfield is an awesome actor. Be safe, everyone. Peace from Michigan.

[@hiawathaclemons]

My late father had me watch this with him as a teenager. Decades later, I understand now.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

I begin to understand my father decades later, too. He's gone 40 years come next June.

[@hiawathaclemons]

@@rudolphguarnacci197 The reason I understand now is because I just found out I have a half sister who’s 53 in 2018. This film makes me think about how my father’s deceitful ass may have also planted some seeds out there as well.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@@hiawathaclemons Yeah, my dad did stupid things.

[@explorermike19]

Good movie showing what the reality was for returning Vietnam vets - and it was worse for others. They got paid less than $1,000 for a year of active duty and came home to disrespect and deflated veteran benefits, a recession with few jobs. For us, Vietnam was something we saw on television. For the vets, Vietnam was real life in color with memories and feelings. What a mess.

[@pracylopgonzer3176]

Paul Winfield was such a fine actor. He could reach deep into your heart & tug away at your emotions. I really loved him in this movie

[@wolftherebel]

Such a great and heartbreaking film! Thanks for uploading it! Paul Winfield was a real great actor. I became a fan of him when I saw "Green Eyes" and "Sounder" as a child. He passed away much too young. R.I.P.!

[@reginajemison352]

I have been looking for this movie for 25+ years! I have searched in so many places, online venues, and any thing I could think of...THANK YOU for making this available!!! This was one of good old memories of watching movies with my mom! Not to mention I appreciated the truth telling of another heartbreaking perspective of the cost of war. Blessings to you and yours!

[@howardhardison4879]

I'm a child of the 70's and was in elementary school when this came on TV. This brings back a lot of memories. My dad was a Vietnam vet and I listened to him randomly talk about his tour there. I remember seeing the trailer on TV and told my Dad about it. I was too young to understand the concept of all of it. For me it was just a movie about Vietnam and he was over there. He sat and watched it with me. He randomly commented throughout it saying "Yep that's how those kids come up to you. Through it all he watched it in silence. Now I look back and can carry that special memory of watching that with him.

[@jekya3356]

I was in grade school when they filmed this in Manila. They made the settings look like Vietnam. I was watching the shoot and I was approached 3 times and asked to do a small role and they said I have a dialogue. I was just a kid and had no idea of what was happening so, I said no. I still recognize some of the places. It's really great to see this movie, finally. Thank you!

[@dee1380]

Man, I love these old school movies.. There is a peacefulness in it..

[@dsjno2]

So true Dee 1. We live in a different and hostile world now my brother. I long for those days. I know the film portrayed tough times after that meaningless Vietnam war but the times generally were much better than they are today.

[@janiceharley9051]

@@dsjno2 just a little while longer and the wicked will be no more you will give attention he just will not be. Thats what God's words saids Psalms 37:9,10 This world is full of Greed- Racism-hatred none of God's personality. Revelation 12:12. Janice Harley

[@antd8259]

I feel the same way.

[@adnerbnomrah9076]

Go to sleepy little baby...Paul Winfield sang the same lullaby in the mini series Queen...great actor. Thanks so much for this upload.

[@ellepatrice]

Beautiful story. Amazing actor. I loved that little boy! He was a little man. So mature.❣

[@janiceharley9051]

I wish my son was mature and he is 40 year's old and now homeless. I pray that he wakes up and smell the coffee ☕ We live in such serious and wicked times. Jehovah be with all my sons! Please Thank you for this day.Janice Harley

[@cupcakes7015]

I've been looking for this movie for years thanks for the upload 😘❤😘😀 10/24/19

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

...'''SOUNDER is ...even...sadder'''...paul-winfield...with his sad EYES'''...don't HELP ...situation...much...sorta Like ...Big-...6'4''...FOREST--(-Teddy-BEAR-''')-...Whitaker'''...''RAGE-IN-HASRLEM...running after ...Bitch-Ass Robin-GIVENs -'' in that '' Tight''-Ass...white-DRESS...with that Bubble''...BUTT'''''...will force you to ...BUST That ...nuT'''

[@suni.L]

Same here. I first saw it with my father when I was 6 yrs old. This movie and also Death Drug. Glad you found it.

[@Goodgurl115]

I have been looking for this movie for many years. It has been 41 years. Thank you for showing.

[@joeanacjones9462]

Me2

[@durbangirly]

It was heart wrenching to see those children suffering....and worse to know that it is still the plight of so many in poor countries. We have no right to complain about anything while we live like kings and queens.

[@kingdom753]

Not anymore due to economic sanctions imposed, upon Russia 🇷🇺, the populations of Europe, Britain 🇬🇧, USA 🇺🇸 are suffering the “ consequences “ of such EVIL act upon Russia 🇷🇺. Peace and love brothers and sisters, of good faith 🥲😂🙏🙌👍🤝🌎❤️💪👏.

[@sylbertbrown633]

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[@jeremiahwoods1845]

Put an Oscar next to Paul's Grave right this minute imediedtly pronto!

[@visaormastercard]

You put it there

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@@visaormastercard Maybe it should be somewhere else.

[@pekkaollila8505]

Emmy. This was a tv-movie.

[@audiovisualproof5407]

I was born in 1972 and was much too young when these movies were released and never heard of them before. Thank you for this channel because it fills in the gaps of what I missed out on.

[@audiovisualproof5407]

@Agent Orange what ?

[@jeremiahwoods1845]

I was born in 73 and I saw Gordon War Superbly came on the Saturday night movie show

[@hubertyarborough]

I haven't seen this move in 32years.

[@tamolynmckinzie8963]

I saw this movie when I was a little girl. In reality it was longer than 32 years for me unbelievable.

[@hiyou969]

gosh how old are you lol

[@itstheru274]

"😮😲"i never seen"👀 it!

[@itstheru274]

@@hiyou969 "😵😄

[@ioriedwards7554]

Although very sad throughout, it ended happily, which made me feel good at the end. Many thanks reelblack.

[@IceManLikeGervin]

A very interesting movie. I'm sure a lot of soliders had unclaimed kids back in Vietnam that suffered hardships because they were part American whether it be half black or half white.

[@alyslesafranks261]

The children from those unions did have hardships. I remember various news outlets in the 80's, did stories about all the children the americans left behind after the Vietnam and Korean War...

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@@alyslesafranks261, Indeed. Especially those who were born deformed due to the 'agent orange' in their fathers' genetics.

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

...There You Go ...that''s story of my...Life ...HEARd IT THROUGH GRAPEVINE...that i Had set of ...Twins...left Behind...ain''t ...had a Good''s Night''s ...sleep ever ...since'''...Damnest'''...feeling'''''''

[@sandramcdaniel4545]

@@PedalToTheMetal61888 ... With the internet these days, and cencus's taken world-wide, if you really wanted to find them you could, even the military could help. Just saying, if you're having sleepiness nights then at least try to do something about it. No excuses if you don't at least try. Good luck.👍🏽

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@@sandramcdaniel4545 I doubt he wants help.

[@YouTubeBlueButterflies]

OMG I remember this movie on television I was about 10 years old and I remember my mom made us watch it! It made me sad but i was a sensitive child anyways. Television was so damn good during these times, this was around when ROOTS came out and The Day After. It's a very emotional subject and I remember my mom was concerned that her brother may have left a child back in Nam, it definitely opened up room for conversation about the behavior of our military men! Thanks for showing this hard to find movie.

[@Papa-o33963]

Great movie. I was 14yrs old when it was shown on TV. I miss n love the 70's. N the same year(1977) I saw Led Zeppelin at MSG in NYC.Have a good one,Sand Mors...

[@khismet]

Wow... been looking for this one, absolute classic! I was only 10yrs old when it premiered, I remembered Paul Winfield really played this role as well as he played in Sounder w Cicely Tyson. Memories just flooding in as I prepare to watch this again, absolutely a treasure. Thank you so much for sharing!❣

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

...''Cicely-Tyson...yaphett-Kotto''...TWO OF THE UGLIEST people in ...'' Hollywood...and sad ...EYE''...paul-winfield''...Damn...Shame'''

[@earlinealexander4845]

Khismet I also haven’t seen this movie in hecka years! It sent me back sitting on the floor with all my siblings. I will watch it all over again ! Thank you for airing such a memorable movie !

[@khismet]

@@earlinealexander4845 Enjoy it, Earline👍🏻

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

@V J ...DAMN...DAMN...DAMN...i just Hate When They reponse is...S-e-r-i-o-u-s-l-y-...What-ever-...AreyoukiddingMe...R-e-a-l-l-y-...Come-on-Now...WhatsHisFAce...GOLLY Gee-WhiZ...

[@arlitabeard7693]

Second time seeing this movie My husband did two years in Vietnam and he was proud to go

[@barbieoldschool320]

Paul Winfield has always been a favorite actor of mine. I grew up with him. This movie i wept through and still am and from sad to joyful for his reason for staying! Oh gosh!..Thank you for the soul tugs here! Wow..It is a great ending after such a long journey. i love the heart for the children he has and the lady. i think, there are sooo so many children like this still...Oh gosh, ..still..

[@bridgetwhite9738]

I'm loving your channel. Thank You for all that you do. Your work is not in vain.

[@buffaloblues2207]

In the vicious and vitriolic visceral vision of Vietnam. Paul's narration for City Confidential is Absolutely priceless. With that said, there were so many great films made for TV in the 70s. No cable, no streaming, no subscription. And no cell phones interuptting in some manner.

[@shirleylangton7967]

It's been many years since I've seen this movie. Brought me back to the war when I was young. Paul Winfield was so good in this part.

[@aquarianage3953]

I remember this TV movie as a bo. Thanks for the memory!

[@richardyoung1890]

I couldn’t stop watching bittersweet reality of endless wars that destroy innocent civilians especially children!I am a veteran and pray we come to some sanity in this world! I lost 3 older brothers to war and I survived! I lost a son to drugs,please be kind and help others even if it’s just a kind word or share what you have!Tell your loved ones that you care every day and that they are loved!

[@user-qr9uh1fd8g]

I'm sorry to you for the loss of your brothers and your son. May they rest in Peace. My respect for you, Sir.

[@janetbrown6409]

I watched this 40 years ago and it still fills me up the same. X

[@wilhelminakey5776]

Thank you so much" I was looking for this movie . I saw this movie when I was just a teenager. Again thank you so much and thumbs up!

[@thankthelord4536]

Saw this when I was a teenager back then. Good gem!

[@misskimpegues]

Thank for posting this movie ..people should see what really happens when there is a war ... it happens to every country... not just viet nam but this shows the real life of all the orphan children around the world...

[@Rosina2727]

Nice emotional movie. Paul Winfield played a brilliant part. The white girl I am positive was Rita Tushingham. Thank you reelblack for showing this! Def a thumbs up from me!

[@sailor75565]

Once again reelblack, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for uploading this film. This is one of my favorite films. Could you possibly upload the movie "Brother John" starring Sidney Pointer?

[@reelblack]

Sony :-(

[@o.b.v.i.u.s]

Love _Brother John..._ (Fortunately, I have it on DVD. But it's available; you should be able to grab one for a few bucks.)

[@Goodgurl115]

sailor75565 yyyeeessss, that’s a great one too. It would be appreciated.

[@adailydaughter6196]

One of the saddest, most emotive films I've seen. But also beautifully portraying a sad reality then and now 😢... Made a difference to my heart and future actions 🙏

[@mississippimud7046]

Damn this movie is so sad just heartbreaking but I could not stop watching it

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

...no...that''s Why i stopped WATCHING''...HEARD IT THROUGH The GrapeVINE...that ...i Had ...set of TWINS...left ...behind'''

[@cupcakes7015]

Likewise 6/6/2021

[@cl6066]

Thank you so much for posting this. I have been looking for it for decades. I didnt think I would ever find it, since it was a made for TV movie.

[@sieglindadawson457]

Thank you REELBLACK 💖warming, 🤣tear dropped of sad n joy beautiful film. Trung was a very funny little boy... "I look in SeeGlass and I See Green in my eyes" then that serious looking up at GI was priceless! Sure this is a true story told. Well done Shalom 🦋

[@unclemel8276]

I saw half of this on TCM. Thank you for the upload. Been looking for these for years. Even tried to find it on DVD

[@earlygail]

One of the best “Vietnam” movies I’ve seen. Incredible that was made in the PI

[@sabrinawilcher5141]

I remember this movie when I was a little girl I love it ...thanks I have subscribe to your channel

[@alagesonalgates2239]

Excellent movie. I never come across such a movie. Really heart touching. It's the movie made in 1977 the year i born. After 42 years i watch this movie. Fantastic. Simply great. I am so happy that I watch such a fabulous Art. Thanks.

[@pamelawrenn8664]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful movie.

[@MikeWalkerSBC]

Thank you so much for uploading this underrated gem. I only saw it twice; when it first premiered on network television back in '77 and maybe a decade ago on a minor streaming website. Once again, thank you!

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

...not ...didn't have ...streaming...'' BACK...then'''

[@MikeWalkerSBC]

Elijah Mumford Ummmm a decade ago would be, as of this comment, the year 2009. Streaming videos has been around in some form or fashion since the late 1990s.

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

@V J ...whats A-...napster...

[@laraoneal7284]

Love Paul Winfield as an actor and narrator in the past. Love his voice.

[@ehzAxemuzik]

..thank you @the REELBLACK!

[@sandybanks2865]

This movie made me cry it was made when I was 19 years old I can’t believe I missed so many wonderful 70’s movies !

[@jazmynbrown6820]

He was the father in Sounder. I loved that movie.

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

...and...sole...BREAD...winner'''...his...co-star...Grew Up in my ...neighborHOOD'''

[@BG-pd6os]

Paul Winfield should have won an Oscar for Sounder!

[@kingporter67]

This 1977 Green Eyes movie was fantastic!!

[@ladybug234]

Watching in 2019 what an adorable movie made tears in my eyes 😁

[@dolam]

I remember watching this when I was a kid, maybe 7 or 8 years old, and it made me cry. Watching it for the first time since then.

[@MYODB-ov9bb]

I will not be wasting food or complaining about my life anymore. :(

[@Papa-o33963]

Never waste food,give to our neighbors, which are our bothers n sisters n to the animals (dogs,cats, squirrels etc). Nothing changes when a person complains about life. Only when a person actually changes his or her life,there is change, hopefully for the better. Have a good one all...

[@capricornlove4816]

@@Papa-o33963 lovely😙

[@Papa-o33963]

@@capricornlove4816 Thank you Señora Mckay.. GODJESUSHOLYSPIRIT Bless You n All, Always n Forever n Ever...

[@capricornlove4816]

@@Papa-o33963 And you also

[@PedalToTheMetal61888]

@@Papa-o33963 ...TELL THAT TO my ...Goodie-Goodie-Holy-rollie...ex...wife...she was GIVING AWAY FOOD ...even after i LOST my...job...that''s why i Later on...'' LOST''...HER''

[@welfaredad]

Been looking 4 this! Thank you.

[@donnamoore343]

GOOD FOR YOU PUTTING THESE OUT. I HAVENT SEEN SOME OF THESE IN A LONG TIME. THIS ONE ALWAYS MAKES ME CRY. THESE MOVIES ARE SO IMPORTANT TO BLACK HISTORY FOR SO MANY REASONS AND SO MANY YOUNG FOLKS PROB WOULD NEVER SEE THEM UNLESS SOMEONE LIKE YOURSELF PUT IT ON KZbin

[@randolphanderson4670]

WoW!!! What a throwback!!!! I Remember this One!!!!

[@davidcooper7339]

I watched this film when it premiered on ABC I believe in 1977/78. This film changed my life as a young man into an older, caring human being. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul Winfield in New York City in 1986 while he emerged from a side door from a play he'd been in with Denzel Washington and Ruby Dee called "Checkmates". He was kind, and personable making a great impression on me that I've never forgotten. "Green Eyes" always keeps my tissue supplies extremely low and my appreciation for the plight of children in Vietnam and third world countries front and center. Great film!

[@collinspaulkjr.1942]

I just love happy endings. Who else cried?

[@alyslesafranks261]

Touching movie, thanks for the upload...

[@peterw7951]

One of the very best movies I have ever seen!!

[@houreugh]

This movie broke my heart, seeing all the orphans. Real tear jerker. 😢

[@danteduruisseau6854]

You upload some great movies. Thank you.

[@reelblack]

Thanks for the love, Dante. Blackatcha 🤜🏿♥️🤛🏿

[@machonatal2043]

Thank you for upload.

[@kathleendobens6648]

Those poor children. So heartbreaking

[@KillerBebe]

I saw this on tv when I was young, I was to young to realize how sad it was.

[@arnelgelera6248]

Thank you so much for uploading this film.

[@roohinaboorboor2746]

Thank you

[@Impurusable]

I saw this one on TV when I was a kid, and had no idea what the name was. After a very long search I found the name of the movie-and could not find it anywhere. Thanks for keeping this one safe.

[@jeweltheartist9694]

Wow this was so sad to me, but I did smile at the end. Thanks for vid!

[@Sturminfantrist]

"a smile at the end" in real life it didnt end well many Kids left to live in poverty or to die in VN despite a airlift effort (to late to few), i remember 74 or 75 the terrible Fotos in a magazin after a C-5 Galaxy with a full load of Babys and Kids crashed shortly after the start from a VN airbase

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Still cry. Rip, all. 2024.❤.

[@ioriedwards7554]

i imagine that most people commentating about this film "green eyes" don't know that Rita Tushingham (the blond carer in the film) back in 1964 starred in a film which was called "the girl with green eyes" Quite a strange coincidence, YES?

[@schurrinekey4622]

I saw this movie when I was a kid thank you so much.... I never knew the name of it.

[@juanardgrimitt4890]

I remember this movie ABC Sunday night movie...I was ten years old.....THANKS!

[@RageTVHTX]

I remember this from when I was a kid, I can’t say I remember watching it but I remember commercials for it and the one part of those commercials that to this day I remember is where Paul Winfield says “because he’s got green eyes!”

[@smoovegittar]

I remember seeing this as a young boy... tore me up. Appreciate the post.

[@irish66]

This comes up on IMDB as The Girl with Green Eyes Original title: Green Eyes. 13 years earlier, Rita Tushingham had starred in a movie called "Girl with Green Eyes"

[@concerncitizen9184]

Thanks for posting .

[@tonyceeone]

Man this made my night thanks I remember watching this when I was 10 thanks ❤️❤️

[@MoeDeNiro]

I was searching for this movie. I was about 9 when I saw it and even then, it sparked emotions. I did my first movie critique with this movie using an old school tape recorder and a bathroom for the studio, lol. Paul Winfield was an incredibly talented actor. BRAVO SIR. WELL DONE 👏

[@wilhelminakey5776]

I love this movie. one my all time classic movie as a child growing up in the 70s.

[@teresamerklin4614]

A heartbreaking movie, but I loved it.

[@ej1722]

Thank you for your wonderful work of bringing our memories alive😘

[@myrahj1482]

For some reason I remember watching with my mom as a small girl & it always stayed with me. But I thought he found his baby at the orphanage. Heart felt theater!

[@deepthoughts8393]

Love the oldies but goodies Thank You🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@freddiecongote6927]

This is a great movie, I love the ending and it give hope in this time and age .

[@juanap2230]

Veterans still have it hard today,but this movie showed a lot of black people how other countries live. 👍

[@craigcanoe3]

What a powerful movie of what we did to the people of Vietnam and the children. It reminded me of all the street children that would run and buy our beer and sodas for us when I was in Vietnam in 1970 and 1971....

[@tyroneprice6642]

Paul Winfield great actor. I liked him in the Martin Luther King documentary playing King. I am glad Paul Winfield found his purpose in Vietnam.

[@Sturminfantrist]

Saw this in german public Broadcast service (TV) in late 70s or early 80s, sad theme but dam good movie. its the kind of movie you never forget. Thx for upload.

[@mtrich8113]

This was my first Paul Winfield movie I've seen next to Sounder and he was always a great actor you look forward to see in any movie. RIP PW

[@shototodoroki4816]

whoz watching in this lockdown?

[@kratosazar9759]

1 channel on KZbin SALUTE!

[@lynnearlyriser]

Very good movie and reminder of how Saigon looked after the Army left. 😢

[@phnguyen8354]

i really love this movie, it s very humane and especially it reminds me of the very real scene of my childhood in saigon.😊😍😍😍

[@BacknMetro]

I didn't see this movie. I was all of 5 but I recall the trailer/ad for this and it haunted me. Watching this now reminds me that some of the made for tv movies back in the 70's were really quite stellar and high quality.

[@michaelali7151]

Classic!

[@Papa-o33963]

Yes indeed,Michael Ali.

[@CharlesIrvingHollywoodRealtor]

This was a wonderful story and look at the real voice " Paul Winfield " The original narrator of City Confidential, Paul Winfield, was involved from the show's premiere in 1998

[@yvesbabe96]

Little Trung was a little star in the movie...lol

[@ritakapia7140]

Good movie👍

[@trudytriad4574]

Even though this movie carries a tragic theme, there are some comedic moments. But yeah, the whole movie's just jarringly sad.

[@21thalegend71]

THIS DESERVED AN EMMY! ✊✊✊ HAD TO CORRECT IT, MY EMOTIONS GOT THE BETTER OF ME.