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6.5/10
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Charlie Sheen plays a rebellious inmate in an Army stockade.Charlie Sheen plays a rebellious inmate in an Army stockade.Charlie Sheen plays a rebellious inmate in an Army stockade.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Tom McBeath
- Principal
- (as Tom Mcbeath)
Jenn Griffin
- Tattooist
- (as Jennifer Griffin)
Laurence Fishburne
- Stokes
- (as Larry Fishburne)
- Director
- Writers
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaGary Busey was cast as McKinney. However, nine days into production, Busey's erratic behavior on set caused director Martin Sheen to fire him and step into the role himself.
- GoofsThe flags in the courtroom are reversed; the flag of the United States should be positioned to its own right of any other flag or standard, even on an American military installation on foreign soil. Also U.S. Army flags or standards, even the National Flag, should have spearhead pole finials instead of eagle pole finials. Eagles are reserved for civilian flags and the President of the United States.
- Quotes
[repeated line]
Cpl. Gerald Gessner: Gig for Bean!
- SoundtracksChain Gang
Written by Sam Cooke
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I like this film.
Why is this film so unknown ? It really deserves to be recognised as a great film along with the Nam films of the late 70s early 80s. To me it has quite a Nam feel to it, (the progression of the relationship between the inmates, and the constant battle with the higher ranks). Deterioration of character screams out "Apocalypse Now", but the team aspect shows a strong influence from films such as "Platoon". The film itself is set during the time of Nam, but can't be bracketed as one. Charlie Sheen has once again took part as the lead role in a great film. I can't see the film working with any other actor ! His cold manner, but warm heart is seen also in the classic "Platoon". All in all this film is a good modern story. Which I recommend to not only Vietnam film fans, but to a general audience.
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- thom-pravda
- Jul 25, 2005
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Box office
- Budget
- $4,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,070,871
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $173,601
- Jan 21, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $2,070,871
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