Platoon of Death (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, Platoon of Death is a war film directed by Paolo Bertola, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. My Lai Four, a movie about the My Lai massacre in Vietnam. Here s the blurb: Freely adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Seymour Hersh, this film recounts the story of a platoon of American soldiers led by Second Lieutenant Wm. Calley. Falling into an ambush, they come under enemy fire and in the disastrous fight that ensues, two young soldiers lose their lives; a third is so badly injured that Sgt. Cowen is forced to put him out of his hopeless agony.
Who’s in it. Platoon of Death stars Alvin Anson as Santanilla, Gianluca Baldari as Garfalo, Beau Ballinger as Lt. William Calley and Ronny Boos as Badessa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Platoon of Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Platoon of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Platoon of Death tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Platoon of Death (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Platoon of Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Platoon of Death worth watching?
- Platoon of Death holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Platoon of Death?
- Platoon of Death stars Alvin Anson, Gianluca Baldari, Beau Ballinger, Ronny Boos and Michael Bruggink.
- When was Platoon of Death released?
- Platoon of Death was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.