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Platoon is a 1986 American war film written and directed by Oliver Stone, starring Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, Keith David, Kevin Dillon, John C. McGinley, Forest Whitaker, and Johnny Depp. It is the first film of a trilogy of Vietnam War films directed by Stone, followed by Born on the Fourth of July (1989) and Heaven & Earth ...
Feb 6, 1987 · A young soldier (Charlie Sheen) faces the brutality of war and the duality of man in conflict in this Oscar-winning film. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and explore trivia, goofs, and quotes.
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- Drama, War
- Oliver Stone
- 1987-02-06
May 10, 2024 · Platoon, American war film, released in 1986, that was written and directed by Oliver Stone and was regarded by many critics as one of the best of the movies about the Vietnam War. Platoon won the Academy Award for best picture and the Golden Globe Award for best drama.
- Pat Bauer
Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) leaves his university studies to enlist in combat duty in Vietnam in 1967. Once he's on the ground in the middle of battle, his idealism fades. Infighting in his unit...
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- Oliver Stone
- R
- Tom Berenger
Oliver Stone's anti-war masterpiece, based on his own experience in Vietnam, depicts the horror and confusion of combat from the perspective of a young soldier (Charlie Sheen). The movie eschews traditional battle scenes and choreography, creating a sense of chaos and uncertainty that reflects the reality of war.
A young American soldier in Vietnam faces the brutality of war and the duality of man in conflict. He witnesses and participates in atrocities committed by his own platoon, and struggles to survive and find his identity.
