Full Metal Jacket 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. Material includes production paperwork, publicity and reviews, research, scripts, art department research material, properties [props], advertising campaigns, photographs and slides. 1983-1987