Platoon Leader

Name: Platoon Leader
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1988-10-01
Duration: 1 h 37 min

A novice West Point graduate is deployed to Vietnam, where he initially faces scorn from his peers due to his inexperience. However, after suffering a transformative injury, he returns to combat with a newfound sense of maturity and authority, ultimately winning the admiration of his comrades.

A West Point graduate takes command of a platoon in a Vietnamese trench camp, where he faces cynicism and harsh realities. Despite his initial struggles, he earns respect from his men and superiors after being wounded. Meanwhile, the platoon must navigate the complexities of their relationship with the villagers, who are officially protected but also feared and subject to brutal reprisals.