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1986 · 120 min · R

Platoon

Directed by Oliver Stone · Drama, War, Action

Platoon (1986) is a Drama film, directed by Oliver Stone set in Vietnam during the 1960s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of war's cost, betrayal, and survival run throughout.

Composer
Georges Delerue
Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Cast
Charlie SheenWillem DafoeTom BerengerKevin DillonForest WhitakerMark MosesKeith DavidRichard Edson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Vietnam
Setting
Wilderness
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
War's CostBetrayalSurvival
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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