“Platoon Leader” is a 1988 war-drama movie. This article will tell you about where the film was shot, who played which characters, and offer some interesting facts and trivia. The movie follows a young officer recently out of West Point who is sent to Vietnam. His early struggles and eventual growth, both physically and mentally, form the crux of the plot.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Platoon Leader” took place mainly in South Africa, specifically in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The filming began on October 26, 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Dudikoff | Lt. Jeff Knight |
| Robert F. Lyons | Sgt. Michael McNamara |
| Michael DeLorenzo | Raymond Bacera |
| Jesse Dabson | Joshua Parker |
| Rick Fitts | Sgt. Robert Hayes |
| Tony Pierce | Jan Shultz |
| Daniel Demorest | Duffy |
| Brian Libby | Sgt. Roach |
| Michael Rider | Pvt. Don Pike |
| William Smith | Major Flynn |
| Al Karaki | Kemp |
| Evan J. Klisser | Larsen |
| Evan Barker | Klinski |
| A.J. Smith | Lt. Riley |
| Dean Raphael Ferrandini | Medic |
| Themi Venturis | New Lieutenant |
| Joyce Long | Mother With Child |
| Yasmin Jacobs | VC Woman |
| Timothy John | Base Camp Soldier |
| Rogers Glen Davies | Base Camp Soldier |
| Raymond Barker | Base Camp Soldier |
| Stephen Forget | Base Camp Soldier |
| Carl Michael Dekker | Base Camp Soldier |
| Dave Blom | Base Camp Soldier |
| Ricky Sneddon | Base Camp Soldier |
| Sabelo Eric Ndbele | Base Camp Soldier |
| Barry Ho | VC Soldier |
| Marc Poson | VC Soldier |
| Ken Lo Pong | VC Soldier |
| Eric Fong | VC Soldier |
| Llewellyn Linden | VC Soldier |
| Mr. Hayen | VC Soldier |
| E. Shong | VC Soldier |
| George Kin | VC Soldier |
| Edgardo Pangrillinan | VC Soldier |
| Peter Gardner | |
| Raymond Phoenix | Lieutenant |
| Andre Jacobs | Captain Davies (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Aaron Norris, setting it apart as the only film he directed which does not include his brother, Chuck Norris.
- An error in the sound production can be noticed at the 43-minute mark of the movie, where the whistle of the mortars is incorrectly portrayed.
- The film has been referenced in other pop culture phenomenons such as “Remo, Rambo, Reagan and Reds: The Eighties Action Movie Explosion.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Latitude: -29.85868039999999
- Longitude: 31.0218404
- Place ID: ChIJt2G8AQCq9x4RgW6qxEZVp8w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Durban, South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: South Africa
- Latitude: -30.559482
- Longitude: 22.937506
- Place ID: ChIJURLu2YmmNBwRoOikHwxjXeg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
