Platoon Leader
"War is hell. This was worse..."
Originally released in 1988. Platoon Leader is a drama/war film. directed by Aaron Norris.
Starring Michael Dudikoff, Robert F. Lyons, and Michael DeLorenzo
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (58 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Dudikoff
as Lt. Jeff Knight
Robert F. Lyons
as Sgt. Michael McNamara
Michael DeLorenzo
as Raymond Bacera
Jesse Dabson
as Joshua Parker
Rick Fitts
as Sgt. Robert Hayes
Tony Pierce
as Jan Shultz
Daniel Demorest
as Duffy
Brian Libby
as Sgt. Roach
Michael Rider
as Pvt. Don Pike
William Smith
as Major Flynn
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Cannon Group
- Breton Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platoon Leader about?
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 ...
Who directed Platoon Leader?
Platoon Leader was directed by Aaron Norris.
How long is Platoon Leader?
Platoon Leader has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Platoon Leader released?
Platoon Leader was released on October 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Platoon Leader?
The main cast of Platoon Leader includes Michael Dudikoff, Robert F. Lyons, Michael DeLorenzo, Jesse Dabson, Rick Fitts.