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Release Date:
8 May 1987 (USA) moreTagline:
It was a dangerous time to be young. An impossible time to be a hero. morePlot:
A touching, insightful look at stateside military life during the Vietnam War at Ft. Meyer and Arlington National Cemetery (the Garden)... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Coppola's "Other" Vietnam movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| James Caan | ... | Sgt. Clell Hazard | |
| Anjelica Huston | ... | Samantha Davis | |
| James Earl Jones | ... | Sgt. Maj.'Goody' Nelson | |
| D.B. Sweeney | ... | Jackie Willow | |
| Dean Stockwell | ... | Capt. Homer Thomas | |
| Mary Stuart Masterson | ... | Rachel Feld | |
| Dick Anthony Williams | ... | Slasher Williams | |
| Lonette McKee | ... | Betty Rae | |
| Sam Bottoms | ... | Lt. Webber | |
| Elias Koteas | ... | Pete Deveber | |
| Laurence Fishburne | ... | Sgt. Flanagan (as Larry Fishburne) | |
| Casey Siemaszko | ... | Wildman | |
| Peter Masterson | ... | Col. Feld | |
| Carlin Glynn | ... | Mrs. Feld | |
| Erik Holland | ... | Col. Godwin |
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111 minCountry:
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EnglishColour:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Australia:M | Finland:K-12/9 | Spain:T | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PGFilming Locations:
Washington, District of Columbia, USAFun Stuff
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Mary Stuart Masterson's character's parents are played by her real-life parents, Peter Masterson and Carlin Glynn. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: During the scene of the Changing of the Guard you see the Tomb for the Unknown Soldier from the Vietnam War. This would not have been in place until after 1980, yet the Movie is set in the late 1960s. moreSoundtrack:
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This is a great movie and it makes a very interesting pairing with Apocalypse Now to achieve Coppola's complete take on the Vietnam war. While Apocalypse Now was a surrealistic view of the front lines and insanity of war, Gardens of Stone is pulls no punches with a realistic portrayal of the home front, which presented its own type of warfare during Vietnam. As the other reviewers said, the acting is top notch throughout. Caan and Jones are perfect, but I disagree with the comments about Masterson and Huston. Theirs are key supporting roles and critical to the success of the movie. Huston is especially good in her scenes with Caan to bring the story full circle. This is an overlooked gem and highly recommended.