Dec 28, 2017 whats new on netflix, hulu and amazon prime. Platoon leader r 1h 37min war, drama october 1988 usa a young officer, just out of west point is sent to vietnam, where the men dont respect him until he gets wounded and returns to be a wiser soldier and a better commander. This person is usually a junior officer a second or first lieutenant or an equivalent rank. Platoon leader 1988 vc attack youtube lieutenant knight finds an enemy in the camp, killing him and alerting the men that the outpost will be attacked. Mcdonough and mixes the plot of the green berets 1968 with style more akin to platoon 1986. January 7, 1988 andersons terence knox confidence is shaken when he is almost killed by a barrage of mortar fire. Platoon leader 1988 an american lieutenant leads a small band of soldiers into the vietnamese jungle on a relentless search for enemy forces. This makes him a target, so he should appear very much like a rifleman.
Salary estimates are based on 105 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by platoon leader employees. And i have always wanted to join the marine corps for as long as i can remember but i had to go to college first. Overview of platoon leader, 1988, directed by aaron norris, with michael dudikoff, robert f. Platoon leader dvd region 2 import 1988 michael dudikoff. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Platoon leader s sound mix is surprisingly good originally in ultrastereo, the cheaper alternative to dolby, its presented here in 2channel dts master audio and with proper decoding would almost be mistaken for a 5. Dicks the man in the high castle, goes all in with the scifi master in january. The full list of whats coming to and going from hulu in january is below. Platoon leader is a 1988 cannon films film set in the vietnam war and directed by aaron norris. This particular scene was referenced in a season 3 episode of justified. Platoon internet movie firearms database guns in movies. He is the person everyone else looks to for orders and sets the uniform standards. A captain joins the platoon as the new leader and is. Learn your equipments capabilities, what it can and cannot do.
Platoon leaders sound mix is surprisingly good originally in ultrastereo, the cheaper alternative to dolby, its presented here in 2channel dts master audio and with proper decoding would almost be mistaken for a 5. Lyons, michael delorenzo, at turner classic movies. Platoon leaders must design a plan for carrying out instructions, delegate tasks to platoon sergeants, squad leaders or individuals, and follow up to ensure those tasks are completed. Platoon leader 1988 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. The best movies coming to netflix, hbo, amazon, and hulu in. But this is noticeably lowbudget by comparison and typical of 80s dudikoff or chuck. Browse our collection of classic, hard to find, out of print and rare movies on dvd. The best movies and tv shows coming to netflix, hbo, amazon prime, and hulu in january. The story is set during the latter stages of the frenchindochina war, revolving around a group of french soldiers and their laotian allies who trek through the jungle to the safety. Platoon leader is one of dudikoffs best movies, perhaps because, since it was a rare theatrical release, more attention was given to make sure it was welldone. This was worse west point graduate lieutenant jeff knight meets cynicism when taking command of sergeant michael mcnamaras tour veterans platoon in a vietnamese trench camp.
Apocalypse now was still fresh in the minds of movie goers. A young officer, just out of west point is sent to vietnam, where the men dont respect him until he gets wounded and. Platoon leader dvd 1988 shop the best classic films. A platoon leader or platoon commander more common in commonwealth militaries and the us marine corps is the officer in charge of a platoon. Platoon is a 1986 vietnam war film written and directed by oliver stone. Filter by location to see platoon leader salaries in your area.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of platoon leader with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Platoon leader dvd 1988 shop the best classic films movie. If your new years resolution for 2018 will be to stream even more shows and movies, well, youre in luck. You really get a sense of what the war in vietnam was like for the soldiers there, with hairraising jungle ambushes and close calls. In 2014, critical hit created yet another version of platoon leader, officially called platoon leader 3. The film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A west point graduate learns to lead on the job during the vietnam war. Platoon leader details mcdonoughs time in vietnam commanding an undermanned platoon assigned to protecting a village in the strategic hamlet program. Platoon leadersoldier boyz dvd, 2017 for sale online ebay. To gain greater understanding of the platoon leaderplatoon sergeant relationship, more than 200 first lieutenants commissioned in 2009all of them current or past platoon leadersshared their experiences of working with their platoon sergeants in a january 2012 survey in the platoon leader forum. Jeffrey knight, a new officer from the united states military academy, is airlifted to an outpost in vietnam, where he meets his platoon, a group of toughwitted veterans of the war.
Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. A young officer, just out of west point is sent to vietnam, where the men dont respect him until he gets wounded and returns to be a wiser soldier and a better commander. When the soldiers are ordered to rescue downed pilots from an occupied valley, anderson questions his ability to lead. Tasks may vary from securing the high ground on a battlefield to preparing for a parade, but the platoon leader is always the director. In january, amazon launches its answer to black mirror with philip k. Apr 27, 2014 watch platoon leader 1988 full movie ursula strauss on dailymotion. The officer is usually assisted by a platoon sergeant. The platoon leader rules, designed by steven swann later versions were developed by kurt martin, were an attempt to create generic campaign game rules that could be used not only by critical hit designers in their historical modules, but by any designer. Lyons, rick fitts official content from media home. Essentially a knock off of platoon, this bloodsoaked war drama chronicles the experiences of a west point graduate and his colleagues in the ruthless vietnamese jungles. The platoon leader is the most senior leader in the platoon. Platoon leader soundtrack cd details and availability.
I am a freshman in college and i was talking to a recruiter today about plc platoon leaders class at quantico. The original trailer in high definition of platoon leader directed by aaron norris and starring tony pierce, robert f. To add to the confusion, the product ships with the version 3. To gain greater understanding of the platoon leaderplatoon sergeant relationship, more than 200 first lieutenants commissioned in 2009all of them current or past platoon leadersshared their experiences of working with their platoon sergeants in a january 2012 survey in. These movies probably spent more on advertising afterwards than norris has to work with in the first place. Platoon leader ist ein usamerikanischer antikriegsfilm aus dem jahr 1988. Learn who in your platoon is licensed for what, when those licenses expire, when they need check rides. Platoon leader 1988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film is about a newly commissioned infantry lieutenant who arrives in vietnam to take over his first platoon. Platoon leader, originally entitled nam, is the story of a cherry new guy lt joining up with a platoon in the field. Michael joseph dudikoff ii born october 8, 1954 is an american actor who has been in numerous films, including the american ninja series 19851990, tron 1982, bachelor party 1984, platoon leader 1988, river of death 1989, soldier boyz 1996, ringmaster 1998, and the silencer 1999, to name a few.
Look at you, all brand new and shiny, right out of your basic officer leader course, hardcharging to take over your first platoon. A captain joins the platoon as the new leader and is immediately popular with the men. The full list of whats coming to and going from hulu in february is below. Platoon leader soldier boyz 19881995 kino lorber double. Buy platoon leader dvd region 2 import 1988 michael dudikoff, robert f. An american lieutenant leads a small band of soldiers into the vietnamese jungle on a relentless search for enemy forces. Among the films of this era would include full metal jacket and hamburger hill both released in 1987, platoon leader and bat21 both released in 1988 as well as the iron triangle and the siege of firebase gloria both released in 1989. Lyons, michael dudikoff, rick fitts and jesse dabson.
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Platoon leader 1988 was based on the memoir by james r. The complete twelfth season 12 dvd box set amber marshall horses. As a platoon leader in a horizontal construction unit, i had nearly twenty vehicles in my motor pool, and when i first arrived there, i knew what about three of them were for. Dec 28, 2017 the best movies and tv shows coming to netflix, hbo, amazon prime, and hulu in january. Platoon leader, originally entitled nam, is the story of a cherry new. Unlike his predecessor, who hid till the end of his tour, jeff takes charge, experiences the manual doesnt allow coping with all realities and gets. Essentially a knock off of platoon, this bloodsoaked war drama chronicles the experiences of a west point graduate and his colleagues in the. Lyons, michael delorenzo from amazons movies store.
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