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Platoon

R19862hOliver Stone
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 92

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"The first casualty of war is innocence."

As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.

DramaWarAction
Dying And DeathVietnam WarHelicopterAmbushWar CrimesVillageMineBunkerInfantryJungle

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Frequently asked questions

What is Platoon (1986) about?

As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.

Who stars in Platoon?

Platoon stars Charlie Sheen (Chris Taylor), Willem Dafoe (Sergeant Elias Grodin), Tom Berenger (Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes), Kevin Dillon (Bunny), Forest Whitaker (Big Harold). The film was directed by Oliver Stone.

How long is Platoon?

Platoon has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated R.

Is Platoon worth watching?

Platoon holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, War, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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