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Full Metal Jacket
Directed by Stanley Kubrick • 1987 • 117m • ★ 8.1
Drama
War
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Writer
Michael Herr, Gustav Hasford, Stanley Kubrick
Cast
Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Dorian Harewood, Kevyn Major Howard, Arliss Howard, Ed O'Ross, John Terry, Kieron Jecchinis
Year
1987
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English, Vietnamese
Rated
R
Restricted, under 17 requires a parent or guardian · Restricted, under 17 requires a parent or guardian
rescue
sniper
vietnam war
suicide
vietnam
helicopter
army
prostitute
based on novel or book
propaganda
war correspondent
journalism
recruit
infantry
war photographer
boot camp
jungle
sergeant
racism
genocide
fighting
platoon
combat
discipline
u.s. marine
obstacle course
military
anti war
mass grave
blanket party
soldiers
war
critical
frustrated
harsh
scathing
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Summary
The echoing shouts of the drill sergeants and the endlessly repeating obstacle courses are the first step in transforming young bodies into killing machines. In this drama centered on the human-grinding machinery of the Vietnam War, Stanley Kubrick lays bare the cold face of deep-rooted militarism.
On this journey stretching from the suffocating dust of the training camp to the ruins of Hue’s streets, the minds of the infantrymen are slowly shattered. Overshadowed by military discipline and propaganda, these individuals are forced to leave their humanity behind amid the jungle and the fighting.
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 15 nominations total
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