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In the dense jungles of Vietnam, Lieutenant Anderson leads soldiers through the complexities of war, as captured in Pierre Schoendoerffer's 1967 documentary.

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Why Watch

  • See the real stories of soldiers in Vietnam.
  • Find out what life was like for French troops.
  • Meet the soldiers without editorial bias.

Did You Know

  • The Anderson Platoon won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1968.
  • The film has a duration of 65 minutes.
  • It was produced in two countries: France and Vietnam.
  • The documentary features three languages: English, French, and Vietnamese.

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Who directed The Anderson Platoon?

Pierre Schoendoerffer directed The Anderson Platoon.

What year did The Anderson Platoon win the Academy Award?

The Anderson Platoon won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1968.

What is the duration of The Anderson Platoon?

The Anderson Platoon has a duration of 65 minutes.

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