Platoon Leader

A gritty, earnest war drama that puts you in the boots of an inexperienced officer facing chaos, mistrust, and moral ambiguity.

Directed by

Aaron Norris

Genres

Drama, War, Action

Starring

Michael Dudikoff, Robert F. Lyons, Michael DeLorenzo

Tagline

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and bleak. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, survival, loyalty, coming-of-age

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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