Assault Platoon (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, Assault Platoon is a notable film directed by Tony Y. Reyes, running about 92 minutes. “Seven were sent in to make the rescue . . . only one got out alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1973 Vietnam, gas bombs are dropped on villages, killing men, women, and children. Two downed American pilots, accused of the bombings, are captured and tortured. Both men give name, rank, and serial number but neither one confesses. Elsewhere, a team of seven diverse individuals is hired to rescue the two pilots. These individuals manage to free the pilots from the river-cages where they've been imprisoned, (with water up to their shoulders), but the Vietnamese counterattack proves deadly. Only one rescuer survives and he's burdened by the knowledge that the U.S. Government wanted the pilots rescued and then silenced to order to conceal their role in dropping gas-bombs.
Who’s in it. Assault Platoon stars Robert Marius as Lt. Steve Walker, Geoff Griffith as Billy Graham, Jim Dixon as Major John Webb and Steve Rogers as Albert Cohan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Assault Platoon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assault Platoon page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assault Platoon (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Assault Platoon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Assault Platoon worth watching?
- Assault Platoon holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assault Platoon?
- Assault Platoon stars Robert Marius, Geoff Griffith, Jim Dixon, Steve Rogers and Ernie Forte.
- When was Assault Platoon released?
- Assault Platoon was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.