The Vietnam war drama would go on to win Oscars for best picture and best director. By Gregg Kilday Freelance Contributor 'Platoon,' front, left to right: Francesco Quinn, Kevin Dillon; back, left to ...
From 1986's "Salvador" to 1989's "Born on the Fourth of July," the filmmaker shares stories about his past projects: endless rain, budget troubles and letting an actress go because she wouldn't ...
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