Gardens of Stone

Gardens of Stone

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
19871hr 51min

In the lush and serene backdrop of Arlington, Virginia, a seasoned sergeant grapples with the weight of his past and the looming specter of the Vietnam War. As he yearns to impart his hard-earned wisdom to the fresh-faced soldiers heading off to battle, he finds himself thwarted at every turn. Instead, he takes a different path, focusing his efforts on guiding the son of a fellow soldier through the tumultuous landscape of military life.

"Gardens of Stone" weaves a poignant tapestry of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the crucible of war. With each scene, the film delves deeper into the complexities of duty, honor, and the relentless march of time. As the sergeant navigates the emotional minefield of his own experiences, viewers are invited to ponder the true cost of conflict and the enduring power of kinship. Prepare to be transported to a world where the gardens of stone bear witness to the courage and heartache of those who answered the call of duty.

Cast

Laurence Fishburne

Sgt. Flanagan

Laurence Fishburne

James Earl Jones

Sgt. Maj.'Goody' Nelson

James Earl Jones

Anjelica Huston

Samantha Davis

Anjelica Huston

James Caan

Sgt. Clell Hazard

James Caan

Elias Koteas

Pete Deveber

Elias Koteas

Dean Stockwell

Capt. Homer Thomas

Dean Stockwell

Mary Stuart Masterson

Rachel Feld

Mary Stuart Masterson

Casey Siemaszko

D. B. Sweeney

Jackie Willow

D. B. Sweeney

Lonette McKee

Betty Rae

Lonette McKee

Erik Holland

Col. Godwin

Erik Holland

Dick Anthony Williams

Slasher Williams

Dick Anthony Williams

Sam Bottoms

Lt. Webber

Sam Bottoms

Carlin Glynn

Mrs. Feld

Carlin Glynn

Bill Graham

Don Brubaker

Bill Graham

Peter Masterson

Col. Feld

Peter Masterson

Mark Frazer

Soldier #1

Mark Frazer

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