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What is the movie Platoon about?

Platoon (1986)

* Genre: War drama

* Director: Oliver Stone

* Stars: Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Forest Whitaker, Kevin Dillon, John C. McGinley, Keith David, Francesco Quinn

* Plot: A young and idealistic recruit named Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) is sent to Vietnam and assigned to a platoon led by a tough and cynical sergeant named Barnes (Tom Berenger). As Chris experiences the horrors of war, he becomes increasingly disillusioned and loses his faith in humanity. He must decide whether to fight for his country or to stand up against the madness of war.

Platoon is a powerful and realistic depiction of the Vietnam War, and it won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The film's cast of young actors gave standout performances, and it remains one of the most acclaimed war movies ever made.