Platoon Leader

1988 1h 37m ★5.5

Platoon Leader

“War is hell. This was worse...”

West Point graduate lieutenant Jeff Knight meets cynicism when taking command of sergeant Michael McNamara's tour veterans platoon in a Vietnamese trench camp. Unlike his predecessor, who hid till the end of his tour, Jeff takes charge, experiences the manual doesn't allow coping with all realities and gets wounded. He returns, now fully respect by men and superiors. Besides the Vietcong, the platoon wrestles with the inscrutable villagers, which the G.I.'s officially protect, but also fear as some collaborate with them, other covertly with the Cong, either way subject to bloody reprisals.

Release Date October 1, 1988
Runtime 1h 37m
Language English
Director Aaron Norris
Category Drama, War, Action
Rating 5.5 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1988
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