Point Man
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Point Man

Set in Vietnam in April 1968 - three months after the tide-turning Tet Offensive and one month after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. - Poi...nt Man is the story of a U.S. Army fire team fractured by racial tensions, moral crises, and the crushing pressures of combat in a war nobody wants to fight. Andre "Casper" Allen, a rough-edged ideologue, finds his radical politics put him at odds with the squad's machine gunner, Silas Meeks. When their search-and-destroy mission in the Mekong Delta goes terribly wrong, both men find themselves pitted against each other and their recalcitrant platoon commander, Lieutenant Sutter. Point men die like flies in the bush, and as loyalties dissolve every step forward comes with a price. Show More

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Point Man is a gripping war drama set in Vietnam in April 1968, during the aftermath of the Tet Offensive and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It follows a U.S. Army fire team that is torn apart by racial tensions, moral dilemmas, and the immense pressures of combat in a war that no one wants to fight.

The film primarily centers around two characters: Andre Casper Allen, a passionate and outspoken soldier with radical politics, and Silas Meeks, the team's machine gunner who clashes with Casper due to their differing perspectives. Their mission in the treacherous Mekong Delta takes a disastrous turn, leading to a fierce confrontation between them and their platoon commander, Lieutenant Sutter.

In the unforgiving jungles of Vietnam, where point men face constant danger, loyalties start to crumble, and every step forward comes at a heavy cost. As the story unfolds, the audience is taken on a journey that explores the complexities of war, personal beliefs, and the bonds forged amidst unimaginable circumstances.

Point Man is a thought-provoking and intense film that delves into the psychological and emotional toll of war, showcasing the struggles and sacrifices of soldiers caught in the midst of a devastating conflict. Through its realistic portrayal of the Vietnam War, the movie examines timeless themes of loyalty, honor, and the price of convictions.

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Release Date:

05 Feb 2019

Writers:

Phil Blattenberger