Last Platoon (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1988, Last Platoon is an action and war film directed by Ignazio Dolce, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. After ex-cop and highly decorated war hero Chet Costa's Vietnamese girlfriend disappears, he accepts a risky mission: he shall blow up a bridge at the Vietnamese border to close the Vietcong's line of communication. He's given a group of prisoners to accompany him. Already on the way there their helicopter is shot down; a march through the wilderness begins. When his soldiers recognize that they're effectively on a suicide mission, they decide to get rid of their Seargent and to flee to Bangkok.
Who’s in it. Last Platoon stars Richard Hatch as Sgt. Chet Costa, Vassili Karis, Donald Pleasence as Colonel B. Abrahams and Milene Thy-Sanh as Mei Ling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Last 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 Last Platoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Last Platoon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Platoon (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Last Platoon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Last Platoon worth watching?
- Last Platoon holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Last Platoon?
- Last Platoon stars Richard Hatch, Vassili Karis, Donald Pleasence, Milene Thy-Sanh and Max Laurel.
- When was Last Platoon released?
- Last Platoon was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.