"Platoon Leader" (1988) - Vietnam War Michael Dudikoff Action Drama

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A young officer just out of West Point begins his first tour of duty in Vietnam only to find his men worn down and cynical about the war. His men don't respect him until he gets wounded and returns to be a wiser soldier and a better commander. It is loosely based on James R. McDonough's memoir of the same name. It is the only movie directed by Aaron Norris not to star his brother Chuck Norris.
Lieutenant Jeff Knight meets cynicism when taking command of sergeant Michael McNamara's tour veterans platoon in a Vietnamese trench camp. Unlike his predecessor, who hid till the end of his tour, Jeff takes charge, experiences the manual doesn't allow coping with all realities and gets wounded. He returns, now fully respect by men and superiors. Besides the Vietcong, the platoon wrestles with the inscrutable villagers, which the GIs officially protect, but also fear as some collaborate with them, other covertly with the Cong, either way subject to bloody reprisals.
Surprisingly the film was shot in South Africa and released on October 1, 1988 - For education, entertainment, enlightenment and inspiration. We hope you enjoy and even learn something. Never forget!
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@fernandoalves5336 4 ай бұрын

THIS IS , ...ANOTHER ONE OF THE BEST VIETNAM MOVIES , !!! ... I , ... JUST LOVE IT , !!! ... GREAT MICHAEL DUDIKOFF , ... GREAT FILM , !!! ... 👍👍👍

@ekris4817 3 ай бұрын

I think the writer, producer and director got it. Thank you for your service to all that served reading this.

@romeogutierrez6894 2 ай бұрын

@djblackruss Ай бұрын

I remember my dad getting me the movie poster for this as i was an Army brat and my father being a Nam vet didn't hurt. I like the movie as a kid, but it wasn't till I saw it again after 20 yrs in the Army and multiple combat deployment do i understand. Underrated for it's time.

@lantrycliff4260 3 ай бұрын

My dad showed me this movie when I was in 6th grade, cool portrayal of Vietnam. I swear those Vietnam vets went through some confusing shit. But they're like order in chaos. Thank you for putting this on KZfaq!

@seanmccarthy1135 6 ай бұрын

Great movie. I was commissioned in ‘89. I had three platoon sergeants. They were all grizzled bad asses. My last platoon daddy was a Vietnam era SF veteran. He was a graduate of Nebraska. He was an all-American safety for coach Devaney and won a national championship. Fricking stud. Ronald Harper. RIP amigo. I learned real warrior leadership from you.

@FenderGreg 4 ай бұрын

I was enlisted 86-89, and I was fortunate enough to serve with a few of the last Vietnam era soldiers. Mainly E7 and up.

@humungushumungus213 3 ай бұрын

I enlisted in 1978, by 1983 most Vietnam Vets were retired by US Army. They were damaged goods, probably for the best, all the drug dealing and money extortion in the barracks in West Germany were controlled by Vietnam Era NCO’S I saw it and lived it, by 1983 it was a new army, only real good ones were allowed to stay and reenlist . There were murders and race clashes and rampant crime in the barracks, I’ve seen shit go down and soldiers convicted and sent to Leavenworth .

@evolution8662 3 ай бұрын

89..?? The war was still on going..??

@FenderGreg 3 ай бұрын

@evolution8662 He was referring to the Vietnam vets who were still on active duty in 89. There were few by 1989, and it was memorable whenever you met one. It was for me.

@evolution8662 3 ай бұрын

@@FenderGreg Oic.....was it realistic the way the movie potray the war??

@FenderGreg 4 ай бұрын

Good lower budget movie. I remember renting this from Blockbuster"s back in the 90s.

@victorvazquez5076 10 күн бұрын

One of my favorite movies, I never tire of watching it, a big hug for all those warriors who fought in Vietnam from Mexico

@cwtckness 25 күн бұрын

I’m a Vietnam vet too, 74 years old, was 18 back then

@mildredramirez4458 19 күн бұрын

My snappy salute to your courage and bravery, Sir! You may live a long and happy life. GOD BLESS YOU

@einarfenrirson 18 күн бұрын

Welcome home brother.

@matthewskudzienski888 17 күн бұрын

🇺🇸🪖🏅🎖️🫡

@morenopazzelli467 12 күн бұрын

Onore da Italia

@montygill2169 8 күн бұрын

❤

@kenfox22 4 ай бұрын

This Movie was way, way underrated

@Primal_Primat3 5 ай бұрын

For what looks like a low budget film with not many stars, it was actually quite good, worth a watch anyway.

@tiamatxvxianash9202 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad I finally took the time to view this film. It is as good as any number of other movies dealing with the combat theme of the Vietnam war. I felt the ending was superb and the proper message to leave with the audience, whether they have ever served or are just your average civilian. So many of the films released over the years on Vietnam focused on guilt, failure and the broken spirit of morale, with only a future filled with depressing forebodings. Platoon Leader's closing scene reveals that the show must go on, that the unity of command between Officers and Men can and will endure. They loyally served their country and asked not what it need do for them; right till the final calls of duty were completed.

@MrCarpen7er 2 ай бұрын

Civilian or average cannon fodder for the armed forces

@davidsaunders9199 2 ай бұрын

I have to come in agreement. Best Vietnam movie out there for realism , even Platoon, in my opinion. I was there . Didn't see many things like this but I know it happened from talking to my many 11 bravo friends at the Vietnam Veterans outreach program back in the early '80s.

@michaelmccabe3079 5 ай бұрын

This is a good example of a B-rated movie doing a lot of things better than big-budget Hollywood productions. The opening scene, the balance between action and humanity, the way they showed how many shots miss in a firefight without turning into Stormtrooper Aim... it's gooood.

@chhakchhuaklalmuansanga2423 5 ай бұрын

Good movie,better then most big budget movies..I love the actors and the way the stories plays out

@xxxxxx-tq4mw 4 ай бұрын

If you liked the movie, read the book, one of the best, so that it’s required reading at a few military academies around the world.

@miguellogistics984 6 ай бұрын

Night Fight at the Fire Base: "Welcome to McDonald's, we never close, Thousands Served" Still stunned by the flying in this film. Especially the Night CAS. No CGI. So much work. This is epic work.

@martinrosendahl9134 21 күн бұрын

A classic from my childhood.. Dudikoff was like JCVD but before JCVD. Thank you LionHeart

@bhoward9378 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding film! I'm glad both the LT and the SGT made it. I was afraid they'd both get it.

@cathybly5904 3 ай бұрын

I grew up during the Vietnam War, saw the numbers every night on the news when I got home from school. My father and I always argued about the war. He said it was necessary and I said it was a slaughter of our boys. Then they were treated like criminals when they came home. Friends that came home were changed for ever and not for the better 😢. So many were embarrassed that they were and are still. I will always shake the hand of all our vets for their service to our country! Very good movie of the men who were forced into a war we should of never gotten into

@vld7850 Ай бұрын

AMEN TO THAT!

@deecooper1567 20 күн бұрын

Yes, I am Still ASHAMED of the treatment our young men were met with upon returning home. SHAME on the American people. Thank you to all who served & are serving our country 🫡👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️🇺🇸

@calebshuler1789 8 ай бұрын

I love this movie, my gosh if theyd of realized the legendary classics they were making

@guuigygy9649 5 ай бұрын

Xin chao bạn bạn cho nói bạn giúp chuyện ở việt nam mời các lam ăn hợp tác nhờ thông dịch thông tin rộng nước mỹ nhiêu nước việt nam hợp tác thu mua mở công ty sản xuất vải sắt thuốc tây các loai đầu nhớt vỏ xe đồ từ nước ngoai đem về đây sản xuất ở việt nam hợp đồng ký 100 năm xin cảm bạn bên bạn cần tuyển nhân viên về việt nam lựa chọn học sinh

@guuigygy9649 5 ай бұрын

@erroneous6947 7 ай бұрын

Remarkably good movie. Surprised I never saw this.

@TheeSlickShady 2 ай бұрын

Now that’s what i call old-skool pyrotechnics 🔥

@RedDawn370 8 ай бұрын

Amazing film! After Army OCS this was own of my favorite movies. It really shows what a young LT. is called to do!

@zinkoZin-jk1sk 7 ай бұрын

❤

@yazidsahlan5833 7 ай бұрын

@@zinkoZin-jk1sk😮

@center__mass 4 ай бұрын

lol brainwashed

@mikeyatts 4 ай бұрын

this movie is highly unrealistic.

@leighbratcher1998 3 ай бұрын

@@mikeyatts Explain expert

@JohnHritz 17 күн бұрын

I watch it over and over, that's how good the movie is.

@JohnHritz 8 күн бұрын

God bless America, USA.

@sid2112 3 ай бұрын

I'd like to take a moment to mention Robert F. Lyons, who plays Sgt. McNamara. He was THE 70's B flick guy, my childhood is full of his supporting roles.

@bigfish1026 5 ай бұрын

Michael Dudikoff is an 80s legend.

@mrgarner4796 4 ай бұрын

Loved this movie. Thank you for sharing it.

@sid2112 3 ай бұрын

I love that the dude who played the Russian Colonel in Red Dawn plays the Major in this. Wonderful!

@brotherbrovet1881 3 ай бұрын

Same character.

@duanemcclure8324 4 ай бұрын

It took a while but when the action started, it never stopped! A good movie and I'd like to read the book now. Don't know how I missed this one when it came out. Probably cuz everyone was paying more attention to "Platoon" in 88. Another good one I watched was "Tribes" with Jan Michael Vincent. An older Viet Nam movie but another "hidden gem". Both are worth watching.

@cookeandrew2987 3 ай бұрын

Yes tribes was another good under rated movie

@sid2112 3 ай бұрын

I think it's available here.

@kellyc2545 4 ай бұрын

He was a platoon leader and a ninja.

@courtpaul9334 8 ай бұрын

That's definitely is an awesome movie 🎬 10 outta 10 🎖🏅🏆

@joffa397 8 ай бұрын

Great movie and enjoyed it

@samurai7270 7 ай бұрын

Great underrated movie❗️💥

@johneynon7018 4 ай бұрын

Winning their hearts and minds. Served as a corpsman in RVN 1966/67. 1/1 Combined Action Platoon Delta 3 and Charlie Medical Battalion. WIA May 18, 1967. Brother died of agent orange, age 38, after doing 3 tours, Army.

@leighbratcher1998 3 ай бұрын

Combined Action Platoon 2-4-3 1969

@JohnHritz 6 күн бұрын

I love this show. Learn from our mistakes. What happened to the good old days. 🪖🇺🇸😀💪☠️

@sid2112 3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah, loved this movie as a kid.

@Melashley2008 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for uploading these kind of movies! God bless po...

@mikejacobs8326 5 ай бұрын

great movie enjoyed it bunches. Keep 'em coming. More PLEASE!!

@hhvictor2462 8 ай бұрын

I've heard similar stories from vietnam combat vets regarding the nco talk with the LT. It's the same routine almost every day while out in the bush: eat, sleep, go on patrol, see some action or not, return to base, eat, sleep and then do it again the next day.....

@alainvosselman9960 7 ай бұрын

I never seen it back in the 80s. First view was about 3yrs back but i don't remember much. This time i was pretty much plastered all over the screen.. sucking up the awesome 80s vibe. Enjoyed the story and the over acting here 'n there. Really wonderful flick. Thank you !

@ynanymbaty3135 7 ай бұрын

Great movie ❤

@JohnSmith-sl1my 5 ай бұрын

Have this film somewhere . It was really good . So so many good men and boys lost there lifes when they shouldn't of been there .

@kenfox22 4 ай бұрын

Facts

@justdoingitjim7095 7 ай бұрын

Knowing my luck in 1972, I didn't bother waiting to see if my number would be called by the draft. I joined the Marine Corps so I could choose my MOS (job). But, halfway through basic our senior drill instructor told us he had some bad news. He told us that they had started pulling the Marines out of 'Nam and that none of us would be going there! I had mixed feelings about that news, because I already psyched myself up knowing I was going. But, at the same time the news was a great relief too. But, after talking to many Marines who were there, I was damn glad I didn't have to go!

@dadskrej5226 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you didn't have to go. It wasn't pleasant. Vietnam 1969-70 vet.

@sid2112 3 ай бұрын

Someday the war's gonna end. - Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore

@user-fu6es5ff4f 2 ай бұрын

Did 5 tours in the Delta as a River Rat. Hit with shrapnel first night of TET while in Dong Tam . Watch apocalypse now to get a look at my life.

@karl5633 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service! The brown water navy is under recognized. My grandfather was ww1 navy USS Iowa and Chicago. Served 1914 to 1919.

@user-cb3yu3fy3v Ай бұрын

Did two tours in Vietnam with 1😢 18th and Cam Ran Bay and 155 transportation

@jurekcc9162 19 күн бұрын

5 tours!!! Why did you go so many times? Just curious.

@choicewoods889 6 ай бұрын

I am a Marine and I LOVE watching this video

@matthewskudzienski888 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service

@nirmalroy9367 8 ай бұрын

The best of war move and top.acting hero

@user-je6bt4nt4w 12 күн бұрын

Nice movie ❤. Respect to all Vietnam veterans God bless you all

@user-sl3ky9he3y 19 күн бұрын

Hi watching from new york love watching the guy movie he is a great actor❤

@user-dh5fu1he5b 7 ай бұрын

I love this movie

@nerissatakasawa3097 7 ай бұрын

Nice Movie , thanks

@LeatherneckJoe133 3 ай бұрын

I lucked out I came home..Semper Fi

@sid2112 3 ай бұрын

Well done, Marine. Glad to have you home.

@LeatherneckJoe133 3 ай бұрын

@@sid2112 Semper Fi 🫡

@sarahpham540 5 ай бұрын

Thank for your service

@simon_says_gs 8 ай бұрын

Great old movie for earing weekend viewing 🎬 Thank you uploaded it for us to view ✨️ Be well ✌️.

@user-lh1is2wm9h 7 ай бұрын

I remember my grandparents were telling stories about 2nd wordwar...it's america who saves filipinos,when japanese invaded the Phil's.and killed many Filipinos...THANK YOU AMERICA🙏❤️🌹 my highest respect of U American soldier😍🤩💕

@gyatsoloyak9542 3 ай бұрын

❤good movie. I remembered my army life.

@ArmanCandelario-zx4vi 7 ай бұрын

Very nice movie

@EnricoAdaken 5 ай бұрын

It's marvelous 2 watch that sort of film....

@stevedavis9462 3 ай бұрын

This is one of those feel good, war is a great thing movies !

@demsouano4893 5 ай бұрын

been waiting for this...thanks for the upload....i have this i=on vhs before...how many replays i did on this movie

@rickenbacker3752 2 ай бұрын

Really fantastic and realist movie and many thanks to post it that's an awesome movie 🙏

@bubbapeppers4354 2 ай бұрын

Years since I've seen this one, well done!!!

@videomaniac108 5 ай бұрын

I noticed the use of curved magazines in the M-16s in the movie. In the late 1960s, we used straight box detachable 20 rd magazines that we never filled beyond 18 rd.

@videomaniac108 4 ай бұрын

@@fact2894 Obviously, technical accuracy is completely lost on you.

@danielpurcell7395 4 ай бұрын

The curved magazines were referred ta as a banana magazine. The ones that I’m familiar with were 40 round.

@videomaniac108 4 ай бұрын

@@danielpurcell7395 I wasn't aware that 40 rd mags were ever issued for the M-16/M4 rifles. I do know that 30 rd curved mags were issued for the 16, but that was long after I got out of the Army. I don't know what the troops called them. We did call the 30 rd curved mags in the AK-47s banana mags, because of their length and curvature. Being a 7.62 mm round, the 30 rd AK mags were long.

@garytobin3580 3 ай бұрын

They are also wearing Marine Corps flack jackets, not Army! @@videomaniac108

@sid2112 3 ай бұрын

@@videomaniac108 You mean the Mattel toy M-16 I got for my Easter (it was a different time) basket when I was seven was a LIE?!? BLASPHEMY!!! 😁

@stephenmazzali8962 7 ай бұрын

MY best friend came home in 69. i was destined to enter in 70 but luck was on my side Laase you are tougher than me. .

@wandamorris780 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful movie.

@broadband1820 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant film.

@WARRIOREMPIRE 5 ай бұрын

I’m glad you put this movie in hq to not blurry or nothing I hope you put more Vietnam war movies up like chuck Norris missing in action 1 and platoon and apocalypse now and all other old Vietnam war movies 😊

@lawandasimpson7452 2 ай бұрын

My Dad serverd in Nam and for years did not talk about it! He ended up getting a job with no benefits! Was not old enough yet to get medicare so i filled out his VA benefits! He was really hard set against it but once , he was in the system and realized the Nam vets are more respected these days he proudly wears his marine cap and the sticker on his truck !

@demonsaint1296 Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@williammcpherson9953 2 ай бұрын

This movie should bave been a cartoon platoon😅

@alsamerabubakar8268 7 ай бұрын

Good action movie

@kokoda2453 8 ай бұрын

Love this movie remember watching when was a kid,michael dudikoff also loved him in the american ninja movies,what ever happened to him??

@mustaphakaced1185 7 ай бұрын

Un grand Merci à l'histptien Monsieur Sadek Salemi tres sincèrement objectif

@WizzRacing 23 күн бұрын

I watched this so many times. As I loved to see Greaser Man get Mine Sweeping Duty..

@davidcockrill7115 8 ай бұрын

We didn't salute in Vietnam. Good way to get shot by a sniper, so no saluting. Medevac helicopters were unarmed but the medics were allowed to carry a pistol but no M-60's. The guards protected the compounds but not the villages. That was the job of ARVN soldiers and militias. The tree lines is where most snipers hid when the helicopters landed but they quickly retreated and hid after shooting some of the American soldiers. They did not stand and fight. Most of the attacks came in the dark hours.

@lorenzosalonga157 5 ай бұрын

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@lorenzosalonga157 5 ай бұрын

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@trout_spankn_dominoeacosta6914 5 ай бұрын

Tell this weirdo foo to relax. It's only a movie an fake. Lmfao😊

@benzioncohen6320 5 ай бұрын

😊

@joeince9430 5 ай бұрын

Let me ask you something- I was in the IDF so I find this a little odd- why do American soldiers in vietnam never strap on their helmets, it’s gonna fall as soon as you start running and ducking in a fire fight, I see the same thing in ww2 movies- any thoughts??

@martinwinther6013 4 ай бұрын

Great B-movie.

@jhare18 8 ай бұрын

Amazing 🥇🥇🥇🥇🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆👏👏👏👏👏

@laurasalazar9222 5 ай бұрын

Good movie indeed , just as good as platoon !!!!!

@cbenjamin9220 5 ай бұрын

Good movie but no way it touches platoon

@martingeorge4599 5 ай бұрын

LT. colonel mcdonough was my battalion commander in87 1/16th infantry ft. hood. excellent commander the book was a good read

@ahmednalayeh2656 3 ай бұрын

I remember attending this movie first when it was released in 1986 at New Orleans movie theater. It was a great movie.

@Elsupermayan8870 4 ай бұрын

@11:17 I've been asking for years, ever since i first saw this movie back in the 80's, does anybody know the name of the song being played here?

@benduena8484 8 ай бұрын

Wow good movie

@user-fo3jr1zh4s 3 ай бұрын

I'm very sorry for watching this movie, that so many lives were lost

@chrishookins9780 5 ай бұрын

Great movie.

@klausrain111 Ай бұрын

If ever a KZfaq movie needed subtitles, this is it. Sound quality is nil.

@jonesyfrancisco2093 7 ай бұрын

Ganda ng pelekula action talaga

@cliverockability3829 7 ай бұрын

That was great

@andrewhorsburgh2549 8 ай бұрын

Good movie. Worth watching.

@gyatsoloyak9542 10 күн бұрын

2nd time . Really 😉 enjoyed much. ❤

@phatzo1973 7 ай бұрын

I love the 80ˋs. Thais one serious Movie with MD. I like him as long he is not pretending he is a highly trained Ninja or Martial Artist

@jackstraw9244 3 ай бұрын

Really great movie.

@EvansMaobe-xe3wh 6 ай бұрын

This American heroes knows how to act kudos for them

@user-fd1us8dr2s 5 ай бұрын

Great movie ❤❤❤

@KORANGPRINCE Ай бұрын

Great movie

@marissamaravilla9931 3 ай бұрын

Verynice movie good figth🙏👍💪

@EvansMaobe-xe3wh 6 ай бұрын

This movie is great movie

@user-dh5fu1he5b 7 ай бұрын

Thank you To those US military who serve the country

@vortex162 4 ай бұрын

"Serve the country"? more like serve the interests of the military industrial complex and banking cartels! Serve the country my a$$! Money is America's ONLY God!!