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• 78   Metascore
• 1987
• 1 hr 56 mins
• Drama, Action & Adventure

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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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Matthew Modine

Pvt. Joker

R. Lee Ermey

Gny. Sgt. Hartman

Vincent D'Onofrio

Pvt. Pyle

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Awards

• 1988 - Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium - nominated
• 1988 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - nominated
• 1988 - BSFC Award - Best Director - winner
• 1988 - WGA Award (Screen) - Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium - nominated

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Question: Please tell me you're kidding. You have never heard of R. Lee Ermey (Ask Ausiello 8/30)? Full Metal Jacket? Apocalypse Now? Toy Story? Saving Silverman? I'm disappointed in you.Answer: Not as disappointed as I am in me.

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Question: I need some House scoop!Answer: Producers have cast House's parents — and they're two people I've never heard of! Diane Baker (A Mighty Wind, HBO's Unscripted) and R. Lee Ermey (Full Metal Jacket) have been tapped to play Blythe and John House. They'll turn up in the fifth episode.

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