The Lost Platoon
“They have been soldiers for centuries. They never lose... and they never die.”
Synopsis
An American reporter covering a civil war in Nicaragua discovers that four soldiers that he used to know during World War II are there and they are actual vampires fighting their own personal war against an evil Nicaraguan general and his own personal army of vampires terrorizing the country.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David A. Prior
- Screenplay & Story
- David A. Prior, Ted Prior
- Original Score
- Tim James, Steve McClintock, Mark Mancina
- Original Title
- The Lost Platoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Action International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David A. Prior
David A. Prior, Ted Prior
Tim James, Steve McClintock, Mark Mancina
James Rosenthal
Kimberley Casey, Cheryl Zoller, David Winters
Department Leadership Roster
David A. Prior
Director
David A. Prior
Writer
Ted Prior
Writer
Kimberley Casey
Producer
Cheryl Zoller
Producer
James Rosenthal
Director of Photography
Mark Mancina
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Platoon
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What is The Lost Platoon about?
An American reporter covering a civil war in Nicaragua discovers that four soldiers that he used to know during World War II are there and they are actual vampires fighting their own personal war against an evil Nicaraguan general and his own personal army of vampires terrorizing the country.
Who directed The Lost Platoon?
The Lost Platoon was directed by David A. Prior.
Who stars in The Lost Platoon?
The principal cast of The Lost Platoon includes David Parry, William Knight, Stephen Quadros, Michael Wayne, Sean Heyman.
When was The Lost Platoon released and how long is it?
The Lost Platoon was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost Platoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost Platoon was composed by Tim James, Steve McClintock, Mark Mancina.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost Platoon?
The Lost Platoon holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).