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"Platoon" is a 1986 film directed by Oliver Stone that depicts the experiences of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. The film is considered a significant work because it offers an unflinching and personal perspective on combat and the moral complexities soldiers faced during the conflict.
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7.8As 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.
Released: 1986-12-19120 minDir: Oliver StoneDrama, War, ActionBudget: $6.0MBox office: $139M
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Cast
- Charlie Sheen as Chris Taylor
- Willem Dafoe as Sergeant Elias Grodin
- Tom Berenger as Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes
- Kevin Dillon as Bunny
- Forest Whitaker as Big Harold
- Mark Moses as Lieutenant Wolfe
Themes