Movie "Platoon" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Platoon"

Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) is a young, naive American who gives up college and volunteers for combat in Vietnam. Upon arrival, he quickly discovers that his presence is quite nonessential, and is considered insignificant to the other soldiers, as he has not fought for as long as the rest of them and felt the effects of combat. Chris has two commanding officers, the ill-tempered and indestructible Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes (Tom Berenger) and the more pleasant and cooperative Sergeant Elias Grodin (Willem Dafoe). A line is drawn between the two officers and a number of men in the platoon when an illegal killing occurs during a village raid. As the war continues, Chris himself draws towards psychological meltdown. And as he struggles for survival, he soon realizes he is fighting two battles, the conflict with the enemy and the conflict between the men within his platoon.

Starring actors in "Platoon" movie:

Tom Berenger as a character SSgt. Bob Barnes Tom Berenger also starred in the next movies: "Sniper" in a role of Thomas Beckett; "Sniper 2" in a role of Thomas Beckett; "Training Day" in a role of Stan Gursky; "D-Tox"; "Sniper 3" in a role of Thomas J. Beckett; "Watchtower / Cruel And Unusual" in a role of Art Stoner; "Born on the Fourth of July" in a role of Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes; "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" in a role of Jonathan Toomey; "Last of the Dogmen" in a role of Lewis Gates; "Sliver" in a role of Jack Landsford; "Silent Venom" in a role of Admiral Bradley Wallace; "Shattered" in a role of Dan Merrick; "Shoot to Kill" in a role of Jonathan Knox; "Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball" in a role of Walter Weed; "Diplomatic Siege" in a role of Gen. Buck Swain; "Breaking Point" in a role of Steven Luisi; "Cutaway" in a role of Red Line;

Willem Dafoe as a character Sgt. Elias Grodin Willem Dafoe also starred in the next movies: "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" in a role of Barillo; "Spider-Man" in a role of Green Goblin/Norman Osborn; "New Rose Hotel" in a role of X; "Auto Focus" in a role of John Carpenter; "The English Patient" in a role of David Caravaggio; "The Boondock Saints" in a role of Paul Smecker; "xXx: State of the Union" in a role of Gen. George Octavius Deckert; "To Live and Die in L.A." in a role of Eric 'Rick' Masters; "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" in a role of Klaus Daimler; "Finding Nemo" in a role of Gill; "Wild at Heart" in a role of Bobby Peru; "Clear and Present Danger" in a role of John Clark; "Speed 2: Cruise Control" in a role of John Geiger; "Spider-Man 2" in a role of Green Goblin/Norman Osborn; "Manderlay" in a role of Grace's Father; "American Psycho" in a role of Det. Donald Kimball; "Mr. Bean's Holiday" in a role of Carson Clay; "The Walker" in a role of Senator Larry Lockner; "The Clearing" in a role of Arnold Mack; "Adam Resurrected" in a role of Commandant Klein; "Antichrist" in a role of He; "White Sands" in a role of Deputy Sheriff Ray Dolezal; "Overnight" in a role of Himself; "Off Limits" in a role of Buck McGriff; "Fantastic Mr. Fox" in a role of Rat; "Shadow of the Vampire" in a role of Max Schreck; "Daybreakers" in a role of Elvis; "Mississippi Burning" in a role of Agent Alan Ward; "The Last Temptation of Christ" in a role of Jesus;

Charlie Sheen as a character Pvt. Chris Taylor Charlie Sheen also starred in the next movies: "Hot Shots!" in a role of Lt. Topper Harley; "Scary Movie 3" in a role of Tom; "The Big Bounce" in a role of Bob Rogers, Jr.; "Hot Shots! Part Deux" in a role of Topper Harley; "The Rookie" in a role of David Ackerman; "Rated X" in a role of Artie Mitchell; "Young Guns" in a role of Richard 'Dick' Brewer; "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" in a role of Boy in Police Station; "Wall Street" in a role of Bud Fox; "Lucas" in a role of Cappie; "The Wraith" in a role of The Wraith; "Beyond the Law aka Fixing The Shadow" in a role of Daniel 'Dan' Saxon; "The Arrival" in a role of Zane Zaminsky; "Navy Seals" in a role of Lt. Dale Hawkins; "Red Dawn" in a role of Matt; "Wisdom" in a role of City Burger Manager;

Forest Whitaker as a character Big Harold Forest Whitaker also starred in the next movies: "Species"; "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" in a role of Ghost Dog; "Phone Booth" in a role of Captain Ramey; "Panic Room" in a role of Burnham; "The Fourth Angel" in a role of Agent Jules Bernard; "Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000" in a role of Ker; "Phenomenon" in a role of Nate Pope; "Blown Away" in a role of Anthony Franklin; "Johnny Handsome" in a role of Dr. Steven Fisher; "The Last King of Scotland" in a role of General Idi Amin Dada; "Bloodsport" in a role of Rawlins; "The Air I Breathe" in a role of Happiness; "Street Kings" in a role of Captain Jack Wander; "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" in a role of Charles Jefferson; "Vantage Point" in a role of Howard Lewis; "Everyone's Hero" in a role of Lonnie Brewster; "Stakeout" in a role of Jack Pismo; "Where the Wild Things Are" in a role of Ira; "Downtown" in a role of Dennis Curren; "Repo Men" in a role of Jake Freivald; "Our Family Wedding" in a role of Brad Boyd;

Francesco Quinn as a character Rhah Francesco Quinn also starred in the next movies: "Cut Off" in a role of Agent Jones; "Hell Ride" in a role of Machete; "Top Dog" in a role of Mark Curtains;

John C. McGinley as a character Sgt. Red O'Neill John C. McGinley also starred in the next movies: "Point Break"; "Identity" in a role of George York; "Three to Tango" in a role of Strauss; "On Deadly Ground" in a role of MacGruder; "Highlander II: The Quickening" in a role of David Blake; "The Rock" in a role of Captain Hendrix; "Surviving the Game" in a role of John Griffin; "Office Space" in a role of Bob Slydell; "Are We Done Yet?" in a role of Chuck Mitchell, Jr.; "Two Tickets to Paradise" in a role of Mark; "Wall Street" in a role of Marvin; "Get Carter" in a role of Con McCarty; "Talk Radio" in a role of Stu; "Stealing Harvard" in a role of Detective Charles; "Shakedown" in a role of Sean Phillips;

Richard Edson as a character Sal Richard Edson also starred in the next movies: "Thick as Thieves" in a role of Danny; "The Kid & I" in a role of Guy Prince; "The Astronaut Farmer" in a role of Deputy Chopper Miller; "Let It Ride" in a role of Johnny Casino; "Cut Off" in a role of Mikey; "Columbus Day" in a role of Manny; "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" in a role of Garage Attendant; "Land of Plenty" in a role of Jimmy; "Momma's Man" in a role of Tom; "Black Dynamite" in a role of Dino; "Strange Days" in a role of Tick;

Kevin Dillon as a character Bunny Kevin Dillon also starred in the next movies: "Poseidon" in a role of Lucky Larry; "No Escape" in a role of Casey; "The Blob" in a role of Brian Flagg; "Hotel for Dogs"; "The Doors" in a role of John Densmore;

Reggie Johnson as a character Junior Martin Reggie Johnson also starred in the next movies: "The Principal" in a role of Jojo;

Keith David as a character King Keith David also starred in the next movies: "Armageddon" in a role of Lt. General Kimsey; "The Thing" in a role of Childs; "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" in a role of Council Member #1; "Pitch Black" in a role of Abu 'Imam' al-Walid; "The Chronicles of Riddick" in a role of Imam; "Hollywood Homicide" in a role of Leon; "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" in a role of Father; "Final Analysis" in a role of Detective Huggins; "Kaena: The Prophecy" in a role of Preast; "Head of State" in a role of Bernard Cooper; "There's Something About Mary" in a role of Charlie Jensen; "Agent Cody Banks" in a role of CIA Director; "Transporter 2" in a role of Stappleton; "Behind Enemy Lines: Axis of Evil" in a role of Scott Boytano; "Dirty" in a role of Captain Spain; "Transformers" in a role of Barricade; "Delta Farce" in a role of Sgt. Kilgore; "The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury" in a role of Abu 'Imam' al-Walid; "The Puppet Masters" in a role of Alex Holland; "Superhero Movie" in a role of The Chief of Police; "If I Had Known I Was a Genius" in a role of Dad; "Marked for Death" in a role of Max; "The Fifth Commandment" in a role of Max "Coolbreeze" Templeton; "Brubaker" in a role of Larry Lee Bullen; "Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia" in a role of Commander Scott Boytano; "SIS" in a role of Joseph Armstrong; "Coraline" in a role of Cat; "Against the Dark aka Last Night" in a role of Lt. Waters; "Where the Heart Is" in a role of Moses Whitecotten; "They Live" in a role of Frank; "Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil" in a role of MCPO Scott Boytano; "Gamer"; "The Last Sentinel" in a role of Col. Norton; "Off Limits" in a role of Maurice; "All About Steve" in a role of Corbitt; "Eye for an Eye" in a role of Martin; "Lost Treasure Of The Maya" in a role of Terrence; "The Princess and the Frog" in a role of Dr. Facilier; "The Sensei" in a role of Minister;

Johnny Depp as a character Pvt. Gator Lerner Johnny Depp also starred in the next movies: "Blow" in a role of George Jung; "Dead Man" in a role of William Blake; "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" in a role of Sands; "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" in a role of Jack Sparrow; "Sleepy Hollow" in a role of Constable Ichabod Crane; "Chocolat" in a role of Roux; "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" in a role of Raoul Duke/Hunter S. Thompson; "Secret Window" in a role of Mort Rainey; "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in a role of Glen Lantz; "Finding Neverland" in a role of Sir James Matthew Barrie; "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in a role of Willy Wonka; "The Libertine" in a role of Rochester; "Donnie Brasco" in a role of Donnie Brasco/Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone; "Corpse Bride" in a role of Victor Van Dort; "Nick of Time" in a role of Gene Watson; "Edward Scissorhands" in a role of Edward Scissorhands; "Ed Wood" in a role of Ed Wood; "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" in a role of Jack Sparrow; "The Astronaut's Wife" in a role of Commander Spencer Armacost; "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" in a role of Gilbert Grape; "Cry-Baby" in a role of Wade "Cry-Baby" Walker; "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" in a role of Jack Sparrow; "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" in a role of Sweeney Todd; "The Ninth Gate" in a role of Dean Corso; "From Hell" in a role of Inspector Frederick Abberline; "Public Enemies" in a role of John Dillinger; "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare" in a role of Teen on TV; "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" in a role of Tony;

David Neidorf as a character Tex David Neidorf also starred in the next movies: "Empire of the Sun" in a role of Tiptree;

Mark Moses as a character Lt. Wolfe Mark Moses also starred in the next movies: "After the Sunset" in a role of Lakers FBI Agent; "Monster-in-Law" in a role of Guy in Coffee Shop; "Two Tickets to Paradise" in a role of Football Dad; "Swing Vote" in a role of Attorney General Wyatt; "Carriers" in a role of Doctor; "Ice Twisters" in a role of Charlie;

Chris Pedersen as a character Crawford Chris Pedersen also starred in the next movies: "The Stranger" in a role of Juniot Katz;

Tony Todd as a character Sgt. Warren Tony Todd also starred in the next movies: "The Crow" in a role of Grange; "Final Destination" in a role of William Bludworth; "The Rock" in a role of Captain Darrow; "Minotaur" in a role of Deucalion; "Shadow Builder" in a role of Covey; "Shadow Puppets" in a role of Steve; "The Man from Earth" in a role of Dan; "Control Factor" in a role of Reggie; "The Prophecy: Forsaken" in a role of Stark; "Wishmaster" in a role of Johnny Valentine; "Candyman" in a role of The Candyman/Daniel Robitaille; "Hatchet" in a role of Rev. Zombie; "Babylon 5: A Call to Arms" in a role of Leonard Anderson; "Dark Reel" in a role of Det Shields; "iMurders" in a role of Agent Washington; "The Graves" in a role of Reverend Abraham; "Excessive Force" in a role of Frankie Hawkins; "Penance" in a role of Chauffuer;