Happy 35th Anniversary to what is considered by many to not only be one of the seminal films about the Vietnam conflict but one of the Greatest War Films of All Time.

It was a major breakout for its creator Oliver Stone who himself was a decorated veteran of that war – for this film, he won both Best Director and Best Original Screenplay as he spent many years after returning home writing this screenplay. 

This film mainly focuses on the story of newly enlisted Private Taylor played by Charlie Sheen and his evolving relationships with two very different senior officers of his platoon, Barnes played by Tom Berenger and Elias played by Willem Dafoe.  We follow these soldiers along with several others as they engage in on-the-ground conflict with the Viet Cong and eventually each other.  What results is an unforgettable drama loaded with unforgettable moments and images.

WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND MATERIAL

Host: Geoff Gershon
Producer: Marlene Gershon

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