Platoon

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Engage, Endure, Embrace: The Platoon Experience

Platoon immerses you in the raw, chaotic struggle of ideals and survival, where Willem Dafoe's compassionate Sgt. Elias clashes with Tom Berenger's ruthless Sgt. Barnes, shaping Charlie Sheen's Chris Taylor amid hauntingly vivid wartime moral ambiguity.

Platoon Trivia

Who directed the 1986 film "Platoon"? (Easy)
#1: Steven Spielberg
#2: Oliver Stone
#3: Martin Scorsese
#4: Francis Ford Coppola
In which war is the 1986 film "Platoon" set? (Medium)
#1: World War I
#2: World War II
#3: Vietnam War
#4: Korean War
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Platoon Fun Facts

Charlie Sheen's role in Platoon was originally offered to his brother Emilio Estevez, who had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts.
Willem Dafoe and Tom Berenger both received Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor for their roles in Platoon.

Platoon Polls

Favorite Character in Platoon
Sgt. Elias
Sgt. Barnes
Chris Taylor
King
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Best Battle Scene in Platoon
Arrival in Vietnam
Ambush in the Village
Night Attack
Final Assault
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Popular Characters

Chris
Taylor
Barnes
Sargent
Elridge
Terney
Arevalo
Berenger

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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August 8, 1964

Start of the Vietnam War

The United States begins escalating its military involvement in Vietnam.

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May 1985

Shooting of Platoon Filming Begins

Filming of Platoon, a war movie based on the Vietnam War, directed by Oliver Stone, commences.

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August 8, 1986

Platoon Movie Release

Platoon is released in theaters, depicting the experiences of a U.S. infantry unit during the Vietnam War.

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March 30, 1987

Platoon Wins Academy Award for Best Picture

Platoon wins the Academy Award for Best Picture, highlighting its critical acclaim as a Vietnam War movie.

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