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Tigerland (2000)

 -  Drama | War  -  24 May 2001 (Germany)
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A group of recruits go through Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana's infamous Tigerland, last stop before Vietnam for tens of thousands of young men in 1971.

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SFC Ezra Landers
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Sheri (as Arian Ash)
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In September 1971, a platoon of recruits arrives in Ft. Polk, LA, for infantry training before leaving for war. The final week takes place in Tigerland, a swamp similar to Vietnam. Jim Paxton has enlisted; he wants to experience everything and write books later. He befriends Roland Bozz, a cool Texan with a gift for getting into trouble and for helping misfits get discharges. At least one sociopath in the platoon hates Bozz, even as the sergeants grudgingly recognize his leadership abilities. As the platoon heads into its week in Tigerland, Paxton's body gives out, Bozz makes plans to go AWOL, and the sociopath gets hold of live ammo. Is the Louisiana swamp more dangerous than the DMZ? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

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platoon | infantry | recruit | vietnam | awol | See more »

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The system wanted them to become soldiers. One soldier just wanted to be human.

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Rated R for violence, pervasive language, a scene of strong sexuality and some drug use | See all certifications »

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24 May 2001 (Germany)  »

Also Known As:

Zemlja tigrova  »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$26,715 (USA) (6 October 2000)

Gross:

ESP 4,173,225 (Spain) (29 June 2001)
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The movie's widest theatrical release was only five theaters. See more »

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Sergeant Oakes (as listed in the end credits) wears a Name Tag on his Uniform as STOKES, clearly visible when he picks up Bozz from the Stockade. See more »

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[first lines]
Paxton: [voice-over] My father said the army makes all men one, but you never know which one. He didn't know Roland Bozz.
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"I WANT TO TAKE HER HOME TO MY MAMA"
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Amazing, touching, bone-chilling
28 October 2004 | by (California) – See all my reviews

I had an uncle who committed suicide after serving in Vietnam because of mental problems he experienced after coming back. So when I saw part of this movie one night on a pay-for-view channel I was intrigued. I wanted to know what my uncle went through and felt as he got ready for Vietnam. I went out and rented this movie and I have to say it is the most heart-wrenching film I have ever seen. I bought the DVD immediately after renting it. The way it pulls you in so many different directions emotionally is something I've never experienced with any other film. As far as Vietnam subject films go, I think it is the best one, although Platoon runs a close second. Besides all of that, I think it is also Colin Farrell's best performance as an actor. I like him in most of his movies but in this one he was incredible. I gave this a 10 rating because it is one of my top five favorite movies.


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