Gardens of Stone (1987)
Gardens of Stone is a 1987 war movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars James Caan, Anjelica Huston and James Earl Jones.
At Arlington National Cemetery during the Vietnam era, veteran sergeant Clell Hazard trains young soldiers while mourning those lost in combat. Unable to return to war himself, he mentors Jackie Willow, the idealistic son of a fallen comrade, hoping to prepare him for the realities of Vietnam and the cost of duty.
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What is Gardens of Stone about?
At Arlington National Cemetery during the Vietnam era, veteran sergeant Clell Hazard trains young soldiers while mourning those lost in combat. Unable to return to war himself, he mentors Jackie Willow, the idealistic son of a fallen comrade, hoping to prepare him for the realities of Vietnam and the cost of duty.
When was Gardens of Stone released?
Gardens of Stone was released on 5 May 1987.
How long is Gardens of Stone?
Gardens of Stone runs 1h 51m.
Who made Gardens of Stone?
Gardens of Stone was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Where can I watch Gardens of Stone?
Gardens of Stone is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Gardens of Stone
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- James Caan as Sgt. Clell Hazard
- Anjelica Huston as Samantha Davis
- James Earl Jones as Sgt. Maj.'Goody' Nelson
- D. B. Sweeney as Jackie Willow
- Dean Stockwell as Capt. Homer Thomas
- Mary Stuart Masterson as Rachel Feld
- Dick Anthony Williams as Slasher Williams
- Lonette McKee as Betty Rae
- Sam Bottoms as Lt. Webber
- Elias Koteas as Pete Deveber
- Laurence Fishburne as Sgt. Flanagan
- Casey Siemaszko as Wildman
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