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Platoon Leader (1988)

R 97 min  -  War | Drama  -   October 1988 (USA)
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A young officer, just out of West Point is sent to Vietnam, where the men don't respect him until he gets wounded and returns to be a wiser soldier and a better commander

Director:

Aaron Norris

Writers:

Andrew Deutsch (screenplay), Rick Marx (screenplay), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Tony Pierce, Robert F. Lyons and Michael Dudikoff
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Dudikoff ...
Robert F. Lyons ...
Michael DeLorenzo ...
Raymond Bacera
Jesse Dabson Jesse Dabson ...
Joshua Parker
Rick Fitts ...
Sgt. Robert Hayes
Tony Pierce Tony Pierce ...
Jan Shultz
Daniel Demorest Daniel Demorest ...
Duffy
Brian Libby Brian Libby ...
Sgt. Roach
Michael Rider Michael Rider ...
Pvt. Don Pike
William Smith ...
Al Karaki Al Karaki ...
Kemp
Evan J. Klisser Evan J. Klisser ...
Larsen
Evan Barker Evan Barker ...
Klinski
A.J. Smith A.J. Smith ...
Lt. Riley
Dean Raphael Ferrandini ...
Medic
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Storyline

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 GIs officially protect, but also fear as some collaborate with them, other covertly with the Cong, either way subject to bloody reprisals. Written by KGF Vissers  

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Vietnam | Male Rear Nudity | Male Nudity | Drugs | Medical Examination  | See more »

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War is hell. This was worse...

Genres:

War | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Baptismo de Fogo See more »

Filming Locations:

South Africa

Box Office

Gross:

$1,348,771 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Cannon International, Breton Film Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color
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Trivia

The only film done by Aaron Norris to not have Chuck Norris in it. See more »