Full Metal Jacket (1987)
R 10 Jul 1987 • Drama, War • 1h 56m
A two-segment look at the effect of the military mindset and war itself on Vietnam era Marines. The first half follows a group of recruits in boot camp under the command of the punishing Gunnery Sergeant Hartman. The second half shows one of those recruits, Joker, covering the war as a correspondent for Stars and Stripes, focusing on the Tet offensive.
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Language:
English, Vietnamese
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 15 nominations total
Country:
United Kingdom, United States
Metacritic Score:
78
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Box Office Total:
$46,357,676