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1987 War drama
USA/United Kingdom
1h 46min
Original language: English, Vietnamese
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The first half of the film focuses on the training of a squad of Marine grunts on Parris Island, and more specifically on the troubled relationship between the brutal drill sergeant (a frightening Lee Ermey) and an oafish misfit (a brilliant Vincent D'Onofrio) who just happens to be a sharpshooter. The first half ends with a devastating, unforgettable scene, leading into the second half, which takes the grunts to Hue City, the climactic battle of the 1968 Tet Offensive and the turning point of the Vietnam War. The story is told through the eyes of Private Joker (Matthew Modine), a cynical aspiring photojournalist who is soon forced to fight for his life and the lives of his fellow recruits.
Directed by | Stanley Kubrick |
Written by | Michael Herr, Stanley Kubrick |
Company | Warner Bros.Warner Bros.Warner Bros. |
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