Review of Platoon Leader (1988) by Cresswell S — 30 Mar 2008

Ok, but slow moving Vietnam film about a newly ranked LT. and his squad.

This review of Platoon Leader (1988) was written by Cresswell S on 30 Mar 2008.

Platoon Leader has generally received mixed reviews.

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