Quick facts
- Released
- October 1, 1988
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- R
- IMDb
- tt0095877
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- The Cannon Group, Breton Film Productions
Themes
Cast
Michael Dudikoff
Lt. Jeff Knight
Robert F. Lyons
Sgt. Michael McNamara
Michael DeLorenzo
Raymond Bacera
Jesse Dabson
Joshua Parker
Rick Fitts
Sgt. Robert Hayes
Tony Pierce
Jan Shultz
Daniel Demorest
Duffy
Brian Libby
Sgt. Roach
Michael Rider
Pvt. Don Pike
William Smith
Major Flynn
Al Karaki
Kemp
Evan J. Klisser
Larsen
Evan Barker
Klinski
A.J. Smith
Lt. Riley
Bill Olmsted
Medic
Themi Venturis
New Lieutenant
Joyce Long
Mother With Child
Yasmin Jacobs
VC Woman
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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 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.
- Who directed Platoon Leader?
- Platoon Leader was directed by Aaron Norris.
- Who stars in Platoon Leader?
- Platoon Leader stars Michael Dudikoff, Robert F. Lyons, Michael DeLorenzo, Jesse Dabson.
- When was Platoon Leader released?
- Platoon Leader is a 1988 drama, war, action film.
- Where can I watch Platoon Leader?
- You can watch Platoon Leader with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.