Platoon Leader
“War is hell. This was worse...”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- EEvan Barker
- EEvan J. Klisser
- RRobert F. Lyons
- WWilliam Smith
- TThemi Venturis
- DDean Raphael Ferrandini
- BBrian Libby
- MMichael Rider
- RRaymond Phoenix
- JJoyce Long
Crew
- Director
- Aaron Norris
- Writers
- Harry Alan Towers, Rick Marx, James R. McDonough, Andrew Deutsch, David L. Walker
- Producer
- Harry Alan Towers
- Production
- The Cannon Group, Breton Film Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Platoon Leader rated?
Platoon Leader has an audience rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 58 votes.
Who directed Platoon Leader?
Platoon Leader was directed by Aaron Norris.
When was Platoon Leader released?
Platoon Leader was released in 1988.
