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26 June 1987 (USA)
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An Epic Story of the Vietnam War [Australia Theatrical] more
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A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow Marine recruits from their brutal basic training to the bloody street fighting set in 1968 Hue, Vietnam. full summary | full synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 5 wins
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5 nominations
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Kubrick's version of Vietnam
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Matthew Modine | ... | Pvt. Joker | |
| Adam Baldwin | ... | Animal Mother | |
| Vincent D'Onofrio | ... | Pvt. Pyle | |
| R. Lee Ermey | ... | Gny. Sgt. Hartman (as Lee Ermey) | |
| Dorian Harewood | ... | Eightball | |
| Kevyn Major Howard | ... | Rafterman | |
| Arliss Howard | ... | Pvt. Cowboy | |
| Ed O'Ross | ... | Lt. Touchdown | |
| John Terry | ... | Lt. Lockhart | |
| Kieron Jecchinis | ... | Crazy Earl | |
| Kirk Taylor | ... | Payback | |
| Tim Colceri | ... | Doorgunner | |
| Jon Stafford | ... | Doc Jay (as John Stafford) | |
| Bruce Boa | ... | Poge Colonel | |
| Ian Tyler | ... | Lt. Cleves |
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Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket (USA) (poster title)
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116 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:PA (Manitoba) |
Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Iceland:16 |
Italy:VM14 (re-rating on appeal) |
Italy:VM18 (original rating) |
Portugal:M/16 |
UK:15 (2007 Re-rating) |
Canada:18A (DVD rating) |
Hungary:18 |
Brazil:16 |
Ireland:15 (2007 Re-rating) |
Malaysia:U |
UK:15 (re-rating) |
Argentina:18 |
Australia:R |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Finland:K-16 |
France:-12 (original rating) |
France:U (re-rating) |
Hong Kong:III |
Ireland:18 |
Israel:16 |
Japan:R-15 |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Norway:18 |
Singapore:M18 |
South Korea:18 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:R |
Vietnam:(Banned) |
West Germany:16
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According to director John Boorman, Stanley Kubrick wanted to cast Bill McKinney in the role of Gunnery Sgt. Hartman. However, Kubrick was so unsettled after viewing McKinney's performance in Deliverance (1972) that he declined to meet with him, saying he was simply too frightened at the idea of being in McKinney's presence.
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Crew or equipment visible: When Joker and Rafterman meet Lt.Touchdown, camera shadow is visible in the lower left, on the road where the tanks go by.
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Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: I am Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, your senior drill instructor. From now on you will speak only when spoken to, and the first and last words out of your filthy sewers will be sir. Do you maggots understand that?
Recruits: Sir, yes sir!
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Bullshit I can't hear you. Sound off like you got a pair.
Recruits: SIR, YES SIR!
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Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: I am Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, your senior drill instructor. From now on you will speak only when spoken to, and the first and last words out of your filthy sewers will be sir. Do you maggots understand that?
Recruits: Sir, yes sir!
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: Bullshit I can't hear you. Sound off like you got a pair.
Recruits: SIR, YES SIR!
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Referenced in Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
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Soundtrack:
Paint It, Black
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What is a Full Metal Jacket?A Note Regarding Spoilers
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Stanley Kubrick always managed to bring something new to his palate whenever he made a film. He brought dark comedy to the screen with Dr. Stranglove, an epic story with Spartacus, and a film more important for its efforts than box office potential in the film Paths of Glory. This is what makes Full Metal Jacket so entertaining.
Humor, horror and political commentary are the themes which shape Full Metal Jacket. From the overbearing drill sergeant to the war loving soldiers. It all seems to make sense within this film, never overstepping its bounds or being to subtle. Kubrick may have alienated some his hardcore fans with such a mainstream-type story, but then again, he helped mainstream movies take a bold step. What doesn't the current cinema owe Kubrick?