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Full Metal Jacket

The movie delves into the grueling journey of U.S. Marines from boot camp to the brutal battles in Hue, showcasing the profound and lasting impact of war on those who served.

The film explores the impact of military culture and war on Vietnam-era Marines, presenting a dual narrative. In the first part, a group of recruits undergoes rigorous training in boot camp under the demanding Gunnery Sergeant Hartman. The second segment follows one of those recruits, Joker, as he covers the war as a journalist for Stars and Stripes, focusing on the Tet offensive.

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Main Cast

Matthew ModineMatthew ModinePvt. Joker
Adam BaldwinAdam BaldwinAnimal Mother
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioPvt. Pyle
R. Lee ErmeyR. Lee ErmeyGny. Sgt. Hartman
Dorian HarewoodDorian HarewoodEightball
Kevyn Major HowardKevyn Major HowardRafterman
Arliss HowardArliss HowardPvt. Cowboy
Ed O'RossEd O'RossLt. Touchdown
John TerryJohn TerryLt. Lockhart
Kieron JecchinisKieron JecchinisCrazy Earl
Kirk TaylorKirk TaylorPayback
Tim ColceriTim ColceriDoorgunner
Jon StaffordJon StaffordDoc Jay
Bruce BoaBruce BoaPoge Colonel
Ian TylerIan TylerLt. Cleves
Sal LopezSal LopezT.H.E. Rock
Ngoc LeNgoc LeV.C. Sniper
Marcus D'AmicoMarcus D'AmicoHand Job
Gil KopelGil KopelStork
Peter MerrillPeter MerrillTV Journalist
Herbert NorvilleHerbert NorvilleDaytona Dave
Philip BaileyPhilip BaileyParris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
Robert E. HartenbergerRobert E. HartenbergerParris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
Steve HudsonSteve HudsonParris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
Tony HowardTony HowardParris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
Gary SmithGary SmithParris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
Michael Anthony WilliamsMichael Anthony WilliamsParris Island Recruit and Vietnam Platoon
Vivian KubrickVivian KubrickNews Camera Operator at Mass Grave (uncredited)
Stanley KubrickStanley KubrickMurphy (voice) (uncredited)
John WardJohn WardTV Camera Operator (uncredited)
David PalffyDavid PalffyMass Grave Soldier (uncredited)

Creators

Stanley KubrickStanley KubrickDirector, Screenplay
Michael HerrMichael HerrScreenplay
Gustav HasfordGustav HasfordNovel, Screenplay

Full Metal Jacket Videos

Full Metal Jacket - Trailer

Full Metal Jacket - Trailer

Full Metal Jacket - Official Trailer [1987] HD

Full Metal Jacket - Official Trailer [1987] HD

Joker Reunites With Cowboy

Joker Reunites With Cowboy

Bird is the Word

Bird is the Word

Info about Full Metal Jacket

Studio(s): Natant, Stanley Kubrick Productions

Originally Released: Australia, Dec 11, 1987

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $46,357,676.00

Budget: $17,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, War

Full Metal Jacket: Where to Watch Online in Australia?

At the present time, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy "Full Metal Jacket" completely free of charge, though with occasional advertisements, on the following streaming platforms: SBS On Demand. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Full Metal Jacket" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, YouTube, Fetch TV.

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