Plot
1987 film by Stanley Kubrick
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Why Watch This
Stanley Kubrick’s razor‑sharp look at the making and unmaking of a soldier delivers unforgettable boot‑camp drills and a haunting Vietnam battlefield that feels both hyper‑real and eerily detached. The film’s stark visual style and biting dialogue turn it into a timeless study of how war reshapes identity.
Best For
War film fans, Kubrick enthusiasts, Military history buffs, Drama lovers, Film students, Classic cinema collectors
The CinePearl Take
R. Lee Ermey’s ferocious turn as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman steals the opening act, setting a tone of brutal indoctrination that lingers long after the credits roll. Matthew Modine’s Joker provides a sardonic anchor, navigating the shift from the regimented barracks to the chaotic streets of Hue. Kubrick’s deliberate pacing lets the horror of combat seep in gradually, making the film’s commentary on dehumanization feel both personal and universal.
If You Liked This, Try
Platoon · Apocalypse Now · The Deer Hunter
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Cast
- Kevyn Major Howard, Bruce Boa, Tim Colceri, Dorian Harewood, Steve Hudson, Ed O'Ross, Arliss Howard, John Terry, Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Vincent D'Onofrio, Adam Baldwin, Vivian Kubrick
- Writer
- Gustav Hasford
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- Released
- 17 Jun 1987
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- IMDb
- tt0093058 ↗
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