"The system wanted them to become soldiers. One soldier just wanted to be human."

2000

1h 41m

6.6(577 votes)

Drama

War

Overview

A group of recruits go through Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Polk, Louisiana's infamous Tigerland, last stop before Vietnam for tens of thousands of young men in 1971.

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Cast & Crew

50 members

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Colin Farrell

Pvt. Roland Bozz

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Matthew Davis

Pvt. Jim Paxton

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Clifton Collins Jr.

Pvt. Miter

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Tom Guiry

Pvt. Cantwell

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Shea Whigham

Pvt. Wilson

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James MacDonald

Staff Sgt. Thomas

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Michael Shannon

Sgt. Filmore

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Cole Hauser

Staff Sgt. Cota

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Neil Brown Jr.

Pvt. Jamoa Kearns

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Matt Gerald

Sgt. Eveland

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Russell Richardson

Pvt. Johnson

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Nick Searcy

Capt. Saunders

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Afemo Omilami

SFC Ezra Landers

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Keith Ewell

Sgt. Oakes

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Stephen Fulton

Sgt. Drake

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Tyler Cravens

M.P. Sergeant

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Michael Edmiston

Hit the Brakes! Driver

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Arian Ash

Sheri

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Haven Gaston

Claudia

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Roger Floyd

Dead Truck Driver

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Ronnie Schafer

Bartender

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Frances Taylor

Bargirl

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Matt White

Sniffling Soldier

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Christy McKee

Hooker #1

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James Lessick Jr.

Hobo Vet

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Daniel Martin

Range Officer

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Marc Macaulay

Tigerland CO

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Nubia

Girl with Bandana

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Jack Newman

Sgt. Gordon

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Tory Kittles

Ryan

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Rhynell Brumfield

Dickson

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Chris Huvane

Barnes

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Shamari Lewis

Lukins

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Dane Northcutt

Hicks

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Gerald Jackson Jr.

New Orleans Drag Queen

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Karolyn Arnold

Hooker #2

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Jonathan Hill

Drew

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Jeff Hephner

McManus

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Drew Gardner

Drunk Nixon

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Production

Dennis T. Benatar

Sergeant at Gate to Tigerland

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Susan Brooks

Flower Girl (uncredited)

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Kurt Gant

2nd Platoon Soldier (uncredited)

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Sania R. Hahn

Hooker #3 / Party Attendee (uncredited)

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Anghus Houvouras

Soldier (uncredited)

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Shawn LeNoble

2nd Platoon Soldier (uncredited)

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Michael McGruther

2nd Platoon Soldier Coogan (uncredited)

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Geoff Mullins

3rd Platoon Soldier (uncredited)

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Robert M. Perez

Squad Member Wilson (uncredited)

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C. Eric Peterson

Soldier (uncredited)

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Garnet Tipton

Private Hayes (uncredited)

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