Platoon Leader (1988)
War is hell. This was worse...
West Point graduate lieutenant Jeff Knight meets cynicism when taking command of sergeant Michael McNamara's tour veterans platoon in a Vietnamese trench camp. Unlike his predecessor, who hid till the end of his tour, Jeff takes charge, experiences the manual doesn't allow coping with all realities and gets wounded. He returns, now fully respect by men and superiors. Besides the Vietcong, the platoon wrestles with the inscrutable villagers, which the G.I.'s officially protect, but also fear as some collaborate with them, other covertly with the Cong, either way subject to bloody reprisals.
Director: Aaron Norris
Genre: Drama, War, Action
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 1, 1988
Cast
- Michael Dudikoff - Lt. Jeff Knight
- Robert F. Lyons - Sgt. Michael McNamara
- Michael DeLorenzo - Raymond Bacera
- Jesse Dabson - Joshua Parker
- Rick Fitts - Sgt. Robert Hayes
- Tony Pierce - Jan Shultz
- Daniel Demorest - Duffy
- Brian Libby - Sgt. Roach
- Michael Rider - Pvt. Don Pike
- William Smith - Major Flynn
Screenplay
- David L. Walker (Screenplay)
- Rick Marx (Screenplay)
- Andrew Deutsch (Screenplay)
- Harry Alan Towers (Adaptation)
- James R. McDonough (Book)
Music: George S. Clinton
Cinematography: Arthur Wooster
Editing: Michael J. Duthie
Production: The Cannon Group, Breton Film Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Vietnam War and Its Trauma
Keywords
vietnam war, vietnam, vietcong, us army
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Platoon Leader about?
- West Point graduate lieutenant Jeff Knight meets cynicism when taking command of sergeant Michael McNamara's tour veterans platoon in a Vietnamese trench camp. Unlike his predecessor, who hid till the end of his tour, Jeff takes charge, experiences the manual doesn't allow coping with all realities and gets wounded. He returns, now fully respect by men and superiors. Besides the Vietcong, the platoon wrestles with the inscrutable villagers, which the G.I.'s officially protect, but also fear as some collaborate with them, other covertly with the Cong, either way subject to bloody reprisals.
- Who directed Platoon Leader?
- Platoon Leader was directed by Aaron Norris.
- Who stars in Platoon Leader?
- Platoon Leader stars Michael Dudikoff, Robert F. Lyons, Michael DeLorenzo, Jesse Dabson, Rick Fitts, Tony Pierce.
- How long is Platoon Leader?
- Platoon Leader has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Platoon Leader?
- Platoon Leader is a Drama, War, Action film.
- Where was Platoon Leader produced?
- Platoon Leader was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Platoon Leader?
- The themes of Platoon Leader include: Vietnam War and Its Trauma.