Full Metal Jacket (1987)

8.1/10 • 117 min • Drama War

Overview

A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.

Cast

Matthew Modine

Adam Baldwin

Vincent D'Onofrio

R. Lee Ermey

Gny. Sgt. Hartman

Dorian Harewood

Kevyn Major Howard

Arliss Howard

Ed O'Ross

John Terry

Kieron Jecchinis

Kirk Taylor

Tim Colceri

Jon Stafford

Bruce Boa

Ian Tyler

Sal Lopez

Gary Landon Mills

Papillon Soo

Peter Edmund

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