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Platoon. (film) 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 ...
- $6 million
- Georges Delerue
- December 19, 1986
- Arnold Kopelson
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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Academy Award (1987) 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. scene from Platoon.
- Pat Bauer
Platoon is a 1986 war drama film directed by Oliver Stone, based on his personal experiences in Vietnam. It follows the story of a young soldier (Charlie Sheen) who faces the horrors of war and the conflicts within his platoon.
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- Oliver Stone
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- Tom Berenger
A film by Oliver Stone, based on his own experience as a Vietnam War veteran, that depicts combat from the infantryman's point of view. The movie is narrated by a young soldier who describes his fear, confusion, and horror in the jungle. It explores the moral and political issues of the war, such as the My Lai massacre and the anti-war movement.
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.