Synopsis
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Hawk Films, Natant, Warner Bros. Entertainment
Based on
The Short-Timers
Awards
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director, Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor, David di Donatello for Best Producer, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
South Carolina
Filming locations
Pinewood Studios
Crew
Cinematography
Douglas Milsome
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Toronto International Film Festival 2020 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2005 generic
- Academy Awards 1988 academy_award
- National Board of Review 1987 generic
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor) - Abigail Mead (1987) | 2 releases, 1987: Warner Bros. Records |
| 7" vinyl | Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor) - Abigail Mead (1987) | 10 releases, 1987: Warner Bros. Records, WEA |
Full credits
| Director | Stanley Kubrick |
| Cinematography | Douglas Milsome |
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