UK / USA,
1987, 116 min
(Alternative: 112 min)
Directed by:
Stanley KubrickCinematography:
Douglas MilsomeComposer:
Vivian KubrickCast:
Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Dorian Harewood, Arliss Howard, Kevyn Major Howard, Ed O'Ross, John Terry, Kieron Jecchinis (more)Plots(1)
A two-segment look at the effect of the military mindset and war itself on Vietnam era Marines. The first half follows a group of recruits in basic training under the command of the punishing Sgt. Hartman. The second half shows one of those recruits, Joker, covering the war as a correspondent for Stars and Stripes, focusing on the Tet offensive. (Roadshow Entertainment)
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