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[[Image:PlatoonMoviePoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Platoon'' (1986)]] | [[Image:PlatoonMoviePoster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Platoon'' (1986)]] | ||
''Platoon'' is [[Oliver Stone]]'s 1986 Vietnam War film based on his own experiences as a soldier in both the 1st Cavalry Division and the 25th Infantry Division. The film follows a rifle platoon in Bravo Company, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, primarily through the eyes of Pvt. Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]), a young idealistic soldier on his first tour of duty. | ''Platoon'' is [[Oliver Stone]]'s 1986 Vietnam War film based on his own experiences as a soldier in both the 1st Cavalry Division and the 25th Infantry Division. The film follows a rifle platoon in Bravo Company, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, primarily through the eyes of Pvt. Chris Taylor ([[Charlie Sheen]]), a young idealistic soldier on his first tour of duty. Throughout the film, Taylor experiences the conflict between two competing senior N.C.O's - the brave and compassionate Sgt. Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) and hardened, ruthless SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]). The film is notable for its serious depiction of soldiers fighting the war as well as for the "boot camp" that technical adviser [[Dale Dye]] put the actors through in order for them to undergo the experiences a soldier would have fighting in Vietnam. Released to widespread critical acclaim, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four, including Best Picture and Best Director. | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''Platoon'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''Platoon'':''' | ||
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[[Image:PlatoonType56-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vietnamese soldier approaches Taylor's position armed with a Norinco Type 56.]] | [[Image:PlatoonType56-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Vietnamese soldier approaches Taylor's position armed with a Norinco Type 56.]] | ||
[[Image:PlatoonType56-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 56 is seen abandoned when the soldiers search the bunker. Note folding bayonet.]] | [[Image:PlatoonType56-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 56 is seen abandoned when the soldiers search the bunker. Note folding bayonet.]] | ||
[[Image:PlatoonType56-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 56 is seen behind SSgt. Robert | [[Image:PlatoonType56-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Type 56 is seen behind SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]).]] | ||
[[Image:PlatoonType56-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Vietnamese hand out Type 56 to the troops as they prepare to assault during the final stand.]] | [[Image:PlatoonType56-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Vietnamese hand out Type 56 to the troops as they prepare to assault during the final stand.]] | ||
[[Image:PlatoonType56-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier kills Bunny ([[Kevin Dillon]]) with his Type 56. Note the hooded front sight.]] | [[Image:PlatoonType56-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier kills Bunny ([[Kevin Dillon]]) with his Type 56. Note the hooded front sight.]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==M60 machine gun== | ==M60 machine gun== | ||
The [[M60 machine gun|M60 machine gun]], affectionately known in Vietnam as "The Pig", is fired primarily by King ([[Keith David]]) in the film. | The [[M60 machine gun|M60 machine gun]], affectionately known in Vietnam as "The Pig", is fired primarily by King ([[Keith David]]) in the film. As was typical in Vietnam, the M60 is typically manned by two men, a gunner and an assistant gunner who "feeds" the ammo. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm]] | ||
[[Image:PlatoonM60-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) lugs the 23 lb. [[M60 machine gun|"Pig"]] on his shoulders on patrol.]] | [[Image:PlatoonM60-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Elias Grodin ([[Willem Dafoe]]) lugs the 23 lb. [[M60 machine gun|"Pig"]] on his shoulders on patrol.]] | ||
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=Sidearms= | =Sidearms= | ||
== M1911A1 == | == M1911A1 == | ||
The [[M1911 pistol series|M1911A1]] is the standard sidearm for all of the NCOs and Officers in the film. It is most prominently seen used by Sgt. Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]) when he does tunnel rat duty and SSgt. Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) when he uses it to threaten a little girl in the | The [[M1911 pistol series|M1911A1]] is the standard sidearm for all of the NCOs and Officers in the film. It is most prominently seen used by Sgt. Elias ([[Willem Dafoe]]) when he does tunnel rat duty and SSgt. Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) when he uses it to threaten a little girl in the village to get her father to talk. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1911A1 is seen in Sgt. Elias Grodin's ([[Willem Dafoe]]) holster.]] | [[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1911A1 is seen in Sgt. Elias Grodin's ([[Willem Dafoe]]) holster.]] | ||
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[[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias on tunnel-rat duty with his flashlight and .45 at the ready.]] | [[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias on tunnel-rat duty with his flashlight and .45 at the ready.]] | ||
[[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias fires his .45.]] | [[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elias fires his .45.]] | ||
[[Image:Platoon 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SSgt. Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) threatens a little girl with his .45 in the | [[Image:Platoon 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SSgt. Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) threatens a little girl with his .45 in the village.]] | ||
[[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Battalion Commander (cameo role of director [[Oliver Stone]]) is seen with a .45 in a tanker-style shoulder holster.]] | [[Image:PlatoonM1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Battalion Commander (cameo role of director [[Oliver Stone]]) is seen with a .45 in a tanker-style shoulder holster.]] | ||
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[[Image:PlatoonM72LAW-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A shot Taylor's M72 LAW during the village scene.]] | [[Image:PlatoonM72LAW-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A shot Taylor's M72 LAW during the village scene.]] | ||
[[File:Morehouse M72LAW.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Morehouse ([[Kevin Eshelman]]) carries an M16A1 rifle and M72 LAW.]] | [[File:Morehouse M72LAW.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Morehouse ([[Kevin Eshelman]]) carries an M16A1 rifle and M72 LAW.]] | ||
[[Image:PlatoonM72LAW-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) | [[Image:PlatoonM72LAW-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) fires his M72 LAW during the final stand.]] | ||
==M79 grenade launcher== | ==M79 grenade launcher== | ||
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Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) is seen throwing an [[M34 White Phosphorous grenade]] (also called "Willy Pete" - slang for White Phosphorous) in one of the rice wells during the raid of the village. SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) also uses an M34 Grenade handed to him by Ebenhoch (Mark Ebenhoch) to destroy one of the underground tunnels, this time yelling "Willie Pete!" when he throws the grenade. | Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) is seen throwing an [[M34 White Phosphorous grenade]] (also called "Willy Pete" - slang for White Phosphorous) in one of the rice wells during the raid of the village. SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) also uses an M34 Grenade handed to him by Ebenhoch (Mark Ebenhoch) to destroy one of the underground tunnels, this time yelling "Willie Pete!" when he throws the grenade. | ||
[[Image:M34 2-1-.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M34 White Phosphorous grenade]] | [[Image:M34 2-1-.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M34 White Phosphorous grenade]] | ||
[[Image:Platoon Barnes Ebenhoch M34WP.jpg|thumb|none|600px| Ebenhoch (Mark Ebenhoch) hands SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) an M34 White Phosphorous grenade.]] | [[Image:Platoon Barnes Ebenhoch M34WP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ebenhoch (Mark Ebenhoch) hands SSgt. Robert Barnes ([[Tom Berenger]]) an M34 White Phosphorous grenade.]] | ||
[[Image:PlatoonThermite.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) readies an M34 White Phosphorous grenade.]] | [[Image:PlatoonThermite.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Huffmeister ([[Robert "Rock" Galotti]]) readies an M34 White Phosphorous grenade.]] | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 8 April 2012
Platoon is Oliver Stone's 1986 Vietnam War film based on his own experiences as a soldier in both the 1st Cavalry Division and the 25th Infantry Division. The film follows a rifle platoon in Bravo Company, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, primarily through the eyes of Pvt. Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen), a young idealistic soldier on his first tour of duty. Throughout the film, Taylor experiences the conflict between two competing senior N.C.O's - the brave and compassionate Sgt. Elias Grodin (Willem Dafoe) and hardened, ruthless SSgt. Robert Barnes (Tom Berenger). The film is notable for its serious depiction of soldiers fighting the war as well as for the "boot camp" that technical adviser Dale Dye put the actors through in order for them to undergo the experiences a soldier would have fighting in Vietnam. Released to widespread critical acclaim, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four, including Best Picture and Best Director.
The following weapons were used in the film Platoon:
Rifles
M16
Crawford (Chris Pedersen) is briefly seen using what appears to be an original M16 as it lacks a forward assist. It could also be an AR-15/SP1 rifle, but since he is not seen firing it, it is unknown.
M16A1
Soldiers of the 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" use M16A1s, most commonly seen in the hands of Pvt. Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen). Also using the M16A1 are Big Harold (Forest Whitaker), Manny (Corkey Ford), Francis (Corey Glover) and Sgt. Red O'Neill (John C. McGinley).
Colt Model 653P
Sgt. Elias Grodin (Willem Dafoe), SSgt. Robert Barnes (Tom Berenger), and Lt. Wolfe (Mark Moses) are armed with Colt Model 653P carbine assault rifles, noted by their rounded forward assists an 14.5" barrels, as the 653Ps were 653 export models sent to the Philippines. They were probably meant to stand in (albeit poorly) for the XM177E1 or E2. It is thus anachronistic to see these in the movie, as they were not used during the Vietnam war.
Norinco Type 56
The Norinco Type 56 is the weapon of choice of the Vietnamese troops, many of which feature "pig-sticker" under folder bayonets. They are noted as Chinese Type 56 rifles based on their hooded front sights. Only the milled receiver variant of this rifle was actually used during the war. Towards the end of the film, both SSgt. Robert Barnes (Tom Berenger) and Pvt. Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) are seen using these rifles, picked up from dead Vietnamese soldiers.
Machine Guns
M60 machine gun
The M60 machine gun, affectionately known in Vietnam as "The Pig", is fired primarily by King (Keith David) in the film. As was typical in Vietnam, the M60 is typically manned by two men, a gunner and an assistant gunner who "feeds" the ammo.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB .50 cal is seen mounted on for use on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier after the final stand.
Shotguns
Remington 870 Wingmaster
Bunny (Kevin Dillon) uses a Remington 870 Wingmaster shotgun with open blade sights throughout the film.
Sidearms
M1911A1
The M1911A1 is the standard sidearm for all of the NCOs and Officers in the film. It is most prominently seen used by Sgt. Elias (Willem Dafoe) when he does tunnel rat duty and SSgt. Barnes (Tom Berenger) when he uses it to threaten a little girl in the village to get her father to talk.
Launchers
M72 LAW
An M72 LAW is seen strapped on top of Pvt. Chris Taylor's (Charlie Sheen) pack. It is also seen used by SSgt. Robert Barnes (Tom Berenger) during the final stand.
M79 grenade launcher
While never seen used in the film, the M79 grenade launcher is carried by several soldiers during the film, including Tubbs (Andrew B. Clark), a member of Red's squad.
B-40
Several NVA soldiers are armed with B-40's, a Vietnamese copy of the RPG-2.
Grenades
M26 Hand Grenade
M26 hand grenades are seen several times as the standard issue grenade of the members of 1st Platoon.
M34 White Phosphorous Grenade
Huffmeister (Robert "Rock" Galotti) is seen throwing an M34 White Phosphorous grenade (also called "Willy Pete" - slang for White Phosphorous) in one of the rice wells during the raid of the village. SSgt. Robert Barnes (Tom Berenger) also uses an M34 Grenade handed to him by Ebenhoch (Mark Ebenhoch) to destroy one of the underground tunnels, this time yelling "Willie Pete!" when he throws the grenade.
