Gardens of Stone (1987)

Cast

James Earl Jones
as 'Goody' Nelson
Mary Stuart Masterson
as Rachel Feld
James Caan
as Sgt. Clell Hazard
Anjelica Huston
as Samantha Davis

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Genres & Description

Drama Romance War

6.4 / 10

In the late 60s, during the Vietnam War, the idealistic soldier Jackie Willow arrives at Fort Meyer expecting to go to the Academy and then to the Vietnam War. Jackie is the son of a veteran sergeant and soon he becomes the protégé of the former friends of his father, Sergeant Clell Hazard and Sergeant Major 'Goody' Nelson. Jackie is promoted and gets married with his childhood friend Rachel Feld, to recommend Jackie to the Academy. He is promoted to lieutenant and asks to go to the Vietnam, returning to the Arlington National Cemetery.

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Comments on this trailer
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Dennis

This is a beautiful film - @Tuesday, October 31, 2017 4:03 AM

Noble Lee

Everyone should see this as we seek military options... US ARMY 75rh Ranger Battalion - @Saturday, September 30, 2017 3:48 AM

lebarosky

I would like to mention the name of the brilliant late author and war correspondent who created this: Nicholas Proffitt. - @Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:53 PM

Geoffrey Delcorps

Does anyone know the name of the song that is in the trailer ? so not in this part thanks - @Tuesday, November 22, 2016 12:15 AM

Edward Thomas

Question: Who is that good looking man behind James Earl Jones at 1:54 ?Answer: That's me at age 30 ;-) I was an extra during my assignment as a Sergeant with the Old Guard. But I played a recently discharged Vet from Vietnam who has served with the deceased. It was a very hot day in July or August and Director Coppola was still grieving at the loss of his son in a boating accident in May. BTW, Jones was a phenomenal person, very warm and kind to us on location at ANC. This was a very good experience I'll always remember. - @Sunday, October 2, 2016 1:45 AM

Charles Chapman

Te uniform badges say most of the guardsmen are Vietnam combat veterans. They're infantry branch (crossed rifles)most have the blue and silver combat infantry's man's badgeand most are wearing the VietnameseOrder ofGallantryawarded by the RSVNuntil the USA created its Vietnam campaign medal. - @Tuesday, August 30, 2016 2:43 AM

Jon Stewart

This was James Caan's comeback movie, since he's not made a movie since Thief, and Francis Ford Coppola directed, but the young, non-Brat Pack newcomer in the role of the fallen soldier was not that great. This movie had so much potential, but lasted maybe 2 weeks in theaters. Even Anjelica Huston, James Earl Jones, and Lawrence Fishburne couldn't save it. - @Thursday, July 28, 2016 3:48 AM

markmatteson

I was stationed here when they filmed this, some of my friends were in it - @Thursday, May 5, 2016 3:25 AM

Hubert Smulders

Dont be late NAM, a real movie about real reality - @Thursday, April 28, 2016 5:13 PM

Annette Gillham

I love this movie! - @Tuesday, April 19, 2016 3:59 PM

Richard Robertson

Patriotism sucks ass. Good movie though. - @Wednesday, January 20, 2016 10:56 AM

Jeff Hill

I purchased this movie, but it wouldn't play - @Wednesday, November 11, 2015 5:28 PM

Nancy Worby

This is the end result of war. Rule #1: young men/women die. Rule #2: Doctors can't change Rule #1. - @Thursday, September 3, 2015 4:14 AM

Carlos García

HONOR Y GLORIA A LOS SOLDADOS CAIDOS POR SU PATRIA - @Sunday, July 5, 2015 10:11 PM

cityofchamps66

saw American Sniper today and for some reason this scene reminded me of Chris Kyle, not sure we are really getting to know what these brave men and women carry around inside of them. Gardens of Stone in my opinion is easily the most underrated war movie perhaps ever made, it questions both sides of war with compelling arguments and does so with a brilliant ensemble cast - @Thursday, January 22, 2015 8:01 AM

Rangernpscience

Honor Guard Company '89-94. - @Monday, October 27, 2014 6:36 PM

fritshits65

R E S P E C T !!!!!!!!!! - @Tuesday, July 2, 2013 6:15 PM

Julie Paulsen

I was in the United States Navy, stationed on Ft. Myer in Virginia. (Ft. Myer housed Army, Navy and Air Force). I was there from 1968-1971. This movie brings me to tears. I remember the Old Guard practicing, the funerals, the chapel where I went to church every Sunday. To all those who served in Vietnam God gave you the grace to serve in turbulent times. To all those who died in Vietnam God holds you in his hands and, finally, keeps you safe. - @Wednesday, June 5, 2013 4:14 AM

Michael Ward

taps - @Tuesday, June 4, 2013 8:10 PM

armega67

Very intense movie, showing the real face of the war. - @Monday, May 20, 2013 10:54 AM

1138thz

I served in Vietnam from 1970 to 1972 and when I got back I was stationed at Ft Knox Ky. I had about 5 mo left so I volunteered for the burial detail detachment, we did a lot of funerals all over Kentucky. 'Gardens of Stone' is also my favorite war film. I stayed out for four years and then enlisted in the USMC (Tanks) and stayed for the next 22 years. But still those those burial details are some of my strongest military memories. Take care man - @Friday, March 22, 2013 11:44 PM

sweetsuszie

thank you for your service. my father and my unlce were also in this horrid war. they came home also. - @Wednesday, March 20, 2013 10:43 PM

stonework46

Though I no longer have it, a friend sent me the original shooting script, which contained more than a few powerful scenes, and lines, that didn't make the final cut. Only one comes to mind, when it's established that Dell's father served in Korea with the CO, SGM & Can (forgot his rank), a godawful rememberance is unhooked, the night Chinese tanks rolled over their company. Obviously, Copalla couldn't fathom the degree to which their bond was forged. Agree, one of the best,a sexual "Your wife?" - @Monday, March 18, 2013 9:36 PM

barry THOMAS

IN 1988 WHILE STATIONED AT FORT BRAGG,I PUT IN PAPER WORK TO JOIN THE OLD GUARD.I WAS TURNED DOWNED FOR BEING TOO SHORT...5FOOT9INS. - @Tuesday, March 5, 2013 2:45 AM

TXVol11

What is the name of this music? - @Tuesday, January 29, 2013 4:28 AM

PB King

I served in the "OLD GUARD" from 1980-1982! Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon First Firing Party! Captain John S. Cosgrove, Commanding! Best time ever! I am damn proud I served! - @Monday, December 24, 2012 5:42 AM

mgwilliams1000

As an old in life now retired Navy Aviation vet, I salute you. I actually enjoyed this film as it did in someway portray the closeness of fellow soldiers, as I had with my shipmates which enriched my own life so much. Many are gone now.... but I do not forget. AFCM M.G. Williams. - @Wednesday, November 21, 2012 2:04 PM

Anna Guerra

I served beer at black angus. - @Saturday, June 30, 2012 6:02 PM

Donald Fedynak

I served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970 with the 221st Signal Company (Pictorial) and the Southeast Asia Pictorial Center. At a recent reunion we had a discussion about what is the best Vietnam film. For my money it's "Gardens of Stone." Though it didn't take place in Vietnam it was what Vietnam was all about. It is what Memorial Day is all about. - @Monday, May 28, 2012 1:35 PM

HendroofLobo

I didn't "love" this movie. I was in the Old Guard (A Co.) in 1979 and 1980. I found it a bit cheesy, but the funeral scenes (including this one) are spot one. Some of my proudest time in the Army. - @Thursday, April 12, 2012 3:25 PM

2Catangel

This was such a powerful film. It still gets me everytime. I loved Jackie. - @Monday, May 30, 2011 2:31 AM

maxwesty

always loved the musical score for this film.... - @Thursday, May 26, 2011 6:05 PM