Gardens Of Stone

1987 • 111 minuten

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The story of the war at home and the people who lived through it. From director Francis Coppola (The Rainmaker, The Godfather saga) comes GARDENS OF STONE, a poignant look at stateside military life during the Vietnam War featuring outstanding performances by James Caan, James Earl Jones and Academy Award® Winner Anjelica Huston.* "Gardens of Stone" refers to Arlington National Cemetery, its endless rows of tombstones marking the graves of America's fallen war heroes. This garden is tended by the "Old Guard," an elite Army unit led by decorated veterans no longer serving active duty. When brash young recruit Jackie Willow (D.B. Sweeney) is assigned to the unit, he becomes a surrogate son toSgt. Clell Hazard (Caan) and Sgt. Major "Goody" Nelson (Jones). The older men must prepare the younger for the deadly environment of war. Meanwhile, Hazard begins a love affair with an anti-war newspaper reporter (Huston) and Willow rekindles a romance with a former college sweetheart (Mary Stuart Masterson). Against a backdrop of protest, uncertainty and violence, the war at home and the war abroad intersect with unforgettable consequences. Also featuring Dean Stockwell and Laurence Fishburne. © 1987 TriStar Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Probably as good an illustration of the day to day life of an American soldier. James Caan plays a tough guy NCO, and James Earl Jones plays a borderline screwball Sergeant Major. Both are brilliant......

As i am currently Stationed in Delta Company 1/3, This movie shows me the tradition I have to live up to. Great movie and will tell fellow soldiers about this movie and have them watch it. Very accurate and extremely close to our missions.

VERY THOUGHTFUL AND UNDERAPPRECIATED MOVIE!