About Operation Dumbo Drop

Operation Dumbo Drop is a 1995 war comedy film directed by Simon Wincer. Set during the Vietnam War, the movie follows the story of a Green Beret and his team as they try to transport an elephant through jungle terrain. The plot instigates when a villager's elephant is killed in action. The U.S. army decides to replace it, for which they arrange a parachute drop.

Making / Production

Directed by Simon Wincer, the family-adventure film was released by Walt Disney Records on July 28, 1995. The screenplay was written by Gene Quintano and Jim Kouf.

Actors

• Danny Glover - Glover plays the role of Captain Sam Cahill, leading the mission to transport an elephant. He delivered his part aptly, with the right blend of seriousness and humor.
• Ray Liotta - Liotta plays the role of Captain T.C. Doyle, the Green Beret who initially disapproves of the mission but grows to appreciate it.
• Doug E. Doug - Doug E. Doug plays the character of Sp4 Harvey (H.A.) Ashford who is always ready with a comic line or two and a constant source of comic relief.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is based on a true story from the Vietnam War.
• Denis Leary turned down the role of Captain T.C. Doyle which Ray Liotta later signed on for.
• Danny Glover, who played Captain Sam Cahill, claimed that an elephant actually fell on him during the making of the movie.
• Although it was set in Vietnam, much of the filming took place in Thailand.

Quotes

• “Misery’s easy - happiness you have to work at.” - Captain Sam Cahill (Actor: Danny Glover)
• “If he STARTS to fall, LET HIM GO. The last thing I want to do is explain to Sam why we got pancaked by Dumbo.” - Captain T.C. Doyle (Actor: Ray Liotta)

Music, Soundtrack

• The memorable soundtrack composed by David Newman, lent the right emotion and flow to the scenes.
• "When I see an Elephant Fly" by Jim Brickman, is a notable number in the movie soundtrack.