Gardens of Stone

(1987)Directed by Francis Ford Coppola111 min · RWar, Drama, History
The story of the war at home, and the people who lived through it.

At Arlington National Cemetery during the Vietnam era, veteran sergeant Clell Hazard trains young soldiers while mourning those lost in combat. Unable to return to war himself, he mentors Jackie Willow—the idealistic son of a fallen comrade—hoping to prepare him for the realities of Vietnam and the cost of duty.

James Caanas Sgt. Clell Hazard
Anjelica Hustonas Samantha Davis
James Earl Jonesas Sgt. Maj.'Goody' Nelson
D. B. Sweeneyas Jackie Willow
Dean Stockwellas Capt. Homer Thomas
Mary Stuart Mastersonas Rachel Feld
Dick Anthony Williamsas Slasher Williams
Lonette McKeeas Betty Rae
Sam Bottomsas Lt. Webber
Elias Koteasas Pete Deveber
Laurence Fishburneas Sgt. Flanagan
Casey Siemaszkoas Wildman
Mark Frazeras Soldier #1
Peter Mastersonas Col. Feld
Carlin Glynnas Mrs. Feld
Erik Hollandas Col. Godwin
BGBill Grahamas Don Brubaker