Platoon [videorecording] / Hemdale Film Corporation presents ; an Arnold Kopelson production of ; an Oliver Stone film ; produced by Arnold Kopelson ; written and directed by Oliver Stone.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1986. Includes theatrical trailer. Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, Francesco Quinn, Keith David, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Depp.
Summary:
A grunt's view of the Vietnam War is provided in all its horrific, inexplicable detail. Follows young Chris Taylor who arrives in Vietnam and quickly discovers that his worst enemies are not just the Viet Cong, but gnawing fear, physical exhaustion, and the anger growing within himself.
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