Platoon(1986)
“The first casualty of war is innocence.”
Overview
As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
Director
Oliver Stone
Studio
Hemdale Film Corporation
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$139M
Cast
Charlie Sheen
as Chris Taylor
Willem Dafoe
as Sergeant Elias Grodin
Tom Berenger
as Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes
Kevin Dillon
as Bunny
Forest Whitaker
as Big Harold
Mark Moses
as Lieutenant Wolfe
Keith David
as King
Richard Edson
as Sal
Francesco Quinn
as Rhah
John C. McGinley
as Sergeant O'Neill
Johnny Depp
as Gator Lerner
Reggie Johnson
as Junior
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$139M
Production Companies
Hemdale Film Corporation • Arnold Kopelson Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Platoon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Platoon (1986).
What is Platoon about?▼
As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man.
Who directed Platoon?▼
Platoon was directed by Oliver Stone and released in 1986. It is a drama, war, action film.
How long is Platoon?▼
Platoon has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Platoon?▼
The cast of Platoon includes Charlie Sheen as Chris Taylor, Willem Dafoe as Sergeant Elias Grodin, Tom Berenger as Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes, Kevin Dillon as Bunny, Forest Whitaker as Big Harold and more.
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