Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Hemdale films
Awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Film Editing, Golden Globe Award for Best Director, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Setting
Vietnam
Filming locations
Philippines
Crew
Screenplay
Oliver Stone
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- National Film Preservation Board 2019 generic
- Academy Awards 1987 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1987 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1987 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1986 generic ★ Winner
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Platoon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Richard Stone, Georges Delerue (1987) | 26 releases, 1987: Atlantic, WEA |
| CD | Platoon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Richard Stone, Georges Delerue (1987) | 15 releases, 1987-2014: Atlantic |
| Cassette | Platoon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Richard Stone, Georges Delerue (1987) | 21 releases, 1987: Atlantic |
| 8-track | Platoon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Richard Stone, Georges Delerue (1987) | 1 release, 1987: Atlantic |
Full credits
| Director | Oliver Stone |
| Screenplay | Oliver Stone |
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
