Gardens of Stone

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R,1hr 52min

Genres:

War,Drama

Released:

January 1, 1987

Distributor:

Columbia Tristar

Starring:

James Caan, Anjelica Huston, James Earl Jones ... More

Synopsis: Set in Washington D.C. during the Vietnam War era, Gardens of Stone concentrates on the trials and tribulations of the Arlington National Cemetery home guard. James Caan plays career soldier Sgt. Clell Hazard, who has come to the sad conclusion that Vietnam is unwinnable and that America should withdraw as soon as possible. His attitude is contrasted to that held by Private Jackie Willow (D.B. Sweeney), who wants nothing more in life than to go into battle for his country. Though Hazard cannot officially ... Full Synopsis

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	Nick Sambides, Jr., AMG Review Almost as much as Apocalypse Now, Gardens of Stone is a testament to what a director must occasionally endure to get a film done. In this case, it was the death of his son in a boating accident during production that almost drove director Francis Ford Coppola crazy. But he persevered: Gardens is no great film, but it's not bad, and given what he went through, it's amazing that it's as good as it is. ... Read Review

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	James Caan Sgt. Clell Hazard Anjelica Huston Samantha Davis James Earl Jones Sgt. Maj. "Goody" Nelson D.B. Sweeney Pvt. Jackie Willow