Plot
The director, a French veteran of the Indochina war (La 317e Section), returned to follow a platoon of American soldiers for six weeks at the height of fighting in Vietnam in 1966. The documentary discusses the background and fate of the soldiers and emphasizes how much American culture pervades the soldiers' behaviors in the midst of jungle life and fighting.
Written by
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Directed by
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Crew
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
Ina
Languages
Français
Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins total
Scores
# of Votes
403
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA