Last Platoon
Angel Hill: l'ultima missione
Synopsis
After ex-cop and highly decorated war hero Chet Costa's Vietnamese girlfriend disappears, he accepts a risky mission: he shall blow up a bridge at the Vietnamese border to close the Vietcong's line of communication. He's given a group of prisoners to accompany him. Already on the way there their helicopter is shot down; a march through the wilderness begins. When his soldiers recognize that they're effectively on a suicide mission, they decide to get rid of their Seargent and to flee to Bangkok.
Top Cast
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Richard Hatch
Sgt. Chet Costa
Vassili Karis
Paco
David Light
Donovan
Milene Thy-Sanh
Mei Ling
Anthony Sawyer
Smiley
Mike Monty
Captain Marden
Donald Pleasence
Colonel B. Abrahams
Larry Melwin
Paul Persse
Robert J. Collins
Dan Pedersen
Donald Crob
Mel Davidson
Sergeant (uncredited)
David Brass
Sinclair (Uncredited)
Bernhard Floedl
Helicopter Pilot (Uncredited)
James McKenzie
Phil (Uncredited)
Max Laurel
(Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ignazio Dolce
- Screenplay & Story
- Tito Carpi
- Original Score
- Stefano Mainetti
- Original Title
- Angel Hill: l'ultima missione
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Reteitalia, Gico Cinematografica S.r.L., DMV Distribuzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ignazio Dolce
Tito Carpi
Stefano Mainetti
Sergio D'Offizi
Alberto Moriani
Gianfranco Couyoumdjian
Department Leadership Roster
Ignazio Dolce
Director
Gianfranco Couyoumdjian
Producer
Alberto Moriani
Editor
Sergio D'Offizi
Director of Photography
Tito Carpi
Writer
Stefano Mainetti
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Platoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Platoon about?
After ex-cop and highly decorated war hero Chet Costa's Vietnamese girlfriend disappears, he accepts a risky mission: he shall blow up a bridge at the Vietnamese border to close the Vietcong's line of communication. He's given a group of prisoners to accompany him. Already on the way there their helicopter is shot down; a march through the wilderness begins. When his soldiers recognize that they're effectively on a suicide mission, they decide to get rid of their Seargent and to flee to Bangkok.
Who directed Last Platoon?
Last Platoon was directed by Ignazio Dolce.
Who stars in Last Platoon?
The principal cast of Last Platoon includes Richard Hatch, Vassili Karis, David Light, Milene Thy-Sanh, Anthony Sawyer.
When was Last Platoon released and how long is it?
Last Platoon was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Platoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Platoon was composed by Stefano Mainetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Last Platoon?
Last Platoon holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).