The Anderson Platoon
La section Anderson
“No editorials, no opinions . . . just the real story of the brutal Vietnam War.”
Synopsis
A documentary feature by Pierre Schoendoerffer about the Vietnam War. Winner of the 1968 Academy Award for best Documentary Feature.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Schoendoerffer
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Schoendoerffer
- Original Title
- La section Anderson
- Country of Origin
- France, Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- INA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Dominique Merlin
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Director
Dominique Merlin
Director of Photography
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Producer
Pierre Schoendoerffer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Anderson Platoon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Anderson Platoon about?
A documentary feature by Pierre Schoendoerffer about the Vietnam War. Winner of the 1968 Academy Award for best Documentary Feature.
Who directed The Anderson Platoon?
The Anderson Platoon was directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer.
Who stars in The Anderson Platoon?
The principal cast of The Anderson Platoon includes Pierre Schoendoerffer, Joseph B. Anderson, Stuart Whitman.
When was The Anderson Platoon released and how long is it?
The Anderson Platoon was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.