Casualties of War
A grim, morally serious war drama that confronts atrocity and conscience with unflinching tension and lasting emotional weight.
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Platoon
A grim, immersive descent into the moral chaos of combat, leaving a heavy emotional residue.
About 1986 film directed by Oliver Stone
Genres drama, action, war
Directed by Oliver Stone
Written by Oliver Stone
Starring Johnny Depp, Oliver Stone, Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, Forest Whitaker, Tom Berenger, Tony Todd, John C. McGinley
Music Georges Delerue
Runtime 118 min
Country United States, Philippines
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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