Description | Based on Gustav Hasford's novel The Short-timers the film tackles issues of the dehumanisation and contradictions of war, using the Vietnam War (1959-1975) during the time of American intervention as its backdrop.
As well as directing the film Kubrick as produced and co-wrote it. Released 17 Jun 1987.
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