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Apocalypse Now (VHS)
(1979) Francis Ford Coppolla's Vietnam epic features Duval, Brando and others in one of the great American films.
Full Metal Jacket (DVD)
Full Metal Jacket (VHS)
(1989) I was there, and I can tell you that Parris Island boot camp has never been depicted so well on film. Mathew Modine is memorable as "Joker."
Casualties of War (VHS)
(1989) Michael J. Fox earned my begrudinging respect for his acting in this film; I have thought of his talent as worthy fodder for network shitcoms and mindless, albeit entertaining, movies. This film is based on a true story and Fox's portrayal of a man who could not stand by as his buddies kidnapped, raped, and murdered a young Vietnamese girl is exceptional. Sean Penn is also great as Fox's leader.
The Deer Hunter (DVD)
The Deer Hunter(VHS)
(1978) A five-Oscar winner, DeNiro and Walken give great performances in this film that uses the Vietnam war debacle to explore the depth of friendship between two men.
Platoon (DVD)
Platoon(VHS)
(1986) Winner of Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director, Oliver Stone's first of his trilogy is based on his own experiences and the realism shows.
Born on the Fourth of July (DVD)
Born of the Fourth of July (VHS)
(1989) Stone's second Vietnam movie covers the true journey of Ron Kovic from patriotic support of America's war involvement to outspoken war protester after seeing the horror himself. Tom Cruise was nominated for Best Actor; I believe it's is best effort to date.
Heaven and Earth (VHS)
(1993) Stone completes his trilogy with another true story. This time it's a Vietnamese woman's journey from the rice paddies to successful American businesswoman. This film is not as acclaimed as the others, but I enjoyed it. Joan Chen and Tommy Lee Jones (as her American husband, sufferring a bad case of PTSD) are both great. Mr. Jones finally got the recognition he deserved after this film.
