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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.
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 by Oliver Stone. Based on his own experience, Stone explores the themes of combat, violence, and morality through the perspectives of two sergeants (Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe).
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- Drama, War
- Oliver Stone
- 1987-02-06
A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four squads, sections, or patrols. Platoon organization varies depending on the country and the branch, but a platoon can be composed of 20–50 troops, although specific platoons may range from 10 to 100 people.
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.
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- Oliver Stone
- R
- Tom Berenger
Apr 25, 2022 · Chris Taylor, a neophyte recruit in Vietnam, finds himself caught in a battle of wills between two sergeants, one good and the other evil. A shrewd examinati...
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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.
Release Date: December 19, 1986Winner of four Academy Awards including Best Picture, and based on the first-hand experience of Oscar®-winning director Oliver...
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