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Chris Taylor is a young, naive American who gives up college and volunteers for combat in Vietnam. Upon arrival, he quickly discovers that his presenc...e 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 non-commissioned officers, the ill-tempered and indestructible Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes and the more pleasant and cooperative Sergeant Elias Grodin. A line is drawn between the two NCOs 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. Show More

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Platoon is a gripping war drama set during the Vietnam War. The story follows Chris Taylor, a young and idealistic American who enlists in the army to fight in Vietnam. Upon arriving in the war-torn country, Chris quickly realizes that his presence is seen as inconsequential by the other soldiers. He has not experienced the horrors of combat as they have, making him an outsider among his peers.

Chris finds himself caught between two non-commissioned officers who have contrasting personalities. Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes is tough and seemingly indestructible, while Sergeant Elias Grodin is more approachable and cooperative. Tensions arise within the platoon when an illegal killing takes place during a village raid, further dividing the men.

As the war progresses, Chris is pushed to his emotional limits and is faced with the brutal reality of combat. He begins to question his own sanity as he struggles for survival and witnesses the conflicts both with the enemy and among the men in his platoon.

Platoon offers a haunting and realistic portrayal of the psychological impact of war on soldiers, as well as the internal conflicts and divisions within military units. Directed by Oliver Stone, this critically acclaimed film provides a thought-provoking exploration of the Vietnam War and its lasting effects on those who fought in it.