Platoon

Author

Oliver Stone

Call Number

• BLU-RAY DRAMA (CEN)

Edition

Blu-ray version.

Languages

In English, French or Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, Keith David, Forest Whitaker, Francesco Quinn, Kevin Dillon, John C. McGinley, Mark Moses, Johnny Depp, Tony Todd.

Publication Information

[Beverly Hills, CA] : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., [2011]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (120 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R.

Summary

Inspired by Oliver Stone's own experiences, this anti-war epic tells the tale of PFC Chris Taylor, a young Army recruit sent to Vietnam, who witnesses the atrocities of war--many of which are carried out by those Chris calls "comrades."

Notes

Originally released as a motion picture in 1986.

Special features: Audio commentary by writer/director Oliver Stone ; audio commentary by military advisor Dale Dye ; deleted and extended scenes with optional commentary by Oliver Stone ; Flash back to Platoon: Snapshot in time: 1967-1968, Creating the 'Nam, Raw wounds: the legacy of Platoon ; documentaries: One war, many stories, Preparing for 'Nam ; vignettes: Caputo & the 7th fleet, Dye training method, Gordon Gekko ; theatrical trailers and TV spots.