Coppola, one of the most efficient writers in hollywood, came to direct such a screenplay, one thats alternately lame and utterly confusing. Vincent canby wrote of the film in the new york times, its a mystery why mr. Robert dean stockwell born march 5, 1936 is an american retired actor of film and television, with a career spanning over 70 years. Gardens of stone region 2 on dvd with james caan disc only. Made in 1987, some eight years after coppolas seminal vietnam epic, apocalypse now, this is another take on that controversial war, and is really the complete antithesis of that classic 1970s film. Gardens of stone trailer 1987 vhs capture taken from x rental vhs tape please comment like and subscribe 2ombieboy. Part of a series of best films lists from each decade. While not likely to attract those looking for a conventional thriller, the film misses the art house mark, too. Gardens of stone internet movie firearms database guns. Gardens of stone is a 1987 drama about the trials and tribulations of an arlington cemetery home guard during the vietnam war era. Gardens of stone 1987 r 05051987 us drama, history 1h 51m user score. Continuously denied the chance to teach the soldiers about his experiences, he settles for trying to help the son of an old army buddy. In this case, it was the death of his son in a boating accident during production that almost drove director francis ford coppola crazy. Gardens of stone is a 1987 vietnam warera drama directed by francis ford coppola.
Gardens of stone on dvd 043396088511 from sony pictures home entertainment. The film opens with a rowdy party for the company but then flashes back to the fall of 1987, with a young belfort leonardo dicaprio eagerly looking forward to get his foot in the door at a. Urban action collection 19741976 black belt jones 1974 hot potato 1976 black sampson 1974 three the hard way 1974 dvd. Wikimedia commons has media related to films of the united states, 1987. It stars james caan, anjelica huston, james earl jones, d. Gardens of stone internet movie firearms database guns in. A sergeant must deal with his desires to save the lives of young soldiers being sent to viet nam. Gardens of stone 1987 regarder par james caan, anjelica huston, james earl jones, d. Gardens of stone should have been a great coppola film. James earl jones in gardens of stone 1987 mary stuart masterson and anjelica huston in gardens of stone. No content appearing on this site may be reproduced, reposted, or reused without the. Gardens of stone was not a hit with the critics upon its release. In director francis ford coppolas homeland war drama gardens of stone 1987, a tightlyknit group of soldiers work as part of the 1st battalion 3rd infantry regiment at fort myer, virginia, in the famed old guard. Francis coppolas gardens of stone tells the stories of several relationships at this outpost far behind the front lines.
This will not play on most dvd players sold in the u. And then there is the girl the kid would like to marry mary stuart masterson, and there is caans new girlfriend anjelica huston, who works for the. Other articles where gardens of stone is discussed. Unjustly underrated upon its release, gardens of stone is a quiet, respectful film filled with emotional power, exceptional acting especially by caan, and technical virtuosity. It is 1968 and they are very busy, engaged in the depressing ritual of ushering the bodies that have returned from the vietnam war into arlington national cemetery. Urban action collection 19741976 black belt jones 1974. Centered around vietnam, a subject matter the director last explored in the phenomenal apocalypse now, youd think this would be a neat hidden gem in his filmography. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic uscanada theatrical release. Billy green stone original film soundtrack discogs. Continuously denied the chance to teach the soldiers about his experiences, he. I thought this was a war film, its about the funerals of the armied forces. A sergeant must deal with his desires to save the lives of young soldiers being sent to vietnam. The last emperor won the academy award for best picture. Gardens of stone, filmde francis ford coppola avec anjelica huston james caan20111026 12.
A film about the vietnam war, but one set in washington, the central characters being part of the old guard providing the honor guard for funerals. Unlike the many other vietnam war movies that were released in the mid1980s, this film focused on how the war affected the troops stationed in the united states. Gardens of stone is a 1987 american drama film directed by francis ford coppola, based on a novel of the same name by nicholas proffitt. Apr 09, 20 the garden of stones is the first installment in the echoes of empire fantasy series by mark t. Gardens of stone by francis ford coppola francis ford. Score francis ford coppola, angelica huston, james earl jones, james caan, lawrence fishburne, dean stockwellwhat a cast of heavy hitters. The garden of stone is arlington national cemetery, its flowers the tombstones marking the graves of the nations heroes. Gardens of stone is a 1987 american drama film directed by francis ford coppola, based on a.
Gardens of stone 1987 letterboxd social film discovery. Barnes, and it is quite simply a spectacular concoction imbued with potential brilliance. Frame rated is an online publication focusing on the world of film and television. Sweeney, dean stockwell, anjelica huston, james caan, james earl jones, mary stuart masterson. Clell hazard james caan is disheartened when he is stationed as a guard in arlington national cemetery instead of an instructor of new recruits. Gardens of stone film complet en entier streaming vf francais 1987 qualite hd en sortira le dans le theatre. Sweeney, dean stockwell, anjelica huston, james caan, james earl jones, mary stuart masterson show embed code. I had the pleasure of seeing this film on post in ft campbell back in 1987 when it came out the perfect audience and. The film is set in the 1960s at fort myer with the old guard. With james caan, anjelica huston, james earl jones, d.
Hollywood hits 19731990 the last detail 1973 avalon 1990 gardens of stone 1987 birdy 1984 dvd. When this movie was shot, one of the actual drum majors of the old guard fife and drum corps at the time, was. Gardens of stone 1987 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. Though there was no combat, there was one inspection scene that was spot on. A hardened korean and vietnam war veteran, sergeant first class clell hazard james caan. Clell hazard, who has come to the sad conclusion that vietnam is unwinnable and that america should withdraw as soon as possible. Le film gardens of stone 1987 vostfr admin 20170421t17. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Sweeney, his immediate superior and the sergeant above him james earl jones. Willow excels, is promoted to sergeant and is recommended to attend officers candidate school, which he completes and is commissioned as a. Staring anjelica huston, james earl jones, james caan and dean stockwell. Set during the vietnam war, this film follows the life of the group of soldiers. Barnes immerses his first time reader in a world filled with vivid cultures, unusual species, ancient mysteries, and. Read the stone movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Anemic box office should greet stone when the film opens oct.
Almost as much as apocalypse now, gardens of stone is a testament to what a director must occasionally endure to get a film done. Gardens of stone can probably be best talked about in terms of character and character development as far as that goes, it is an old fashioned film. Set during the vietnam war, this film follows the life of the group of soldiers assigned to duty at the arlington national cemetery. En 1987, francis ford coppola lui propose gardens of stone, lhistoire bouleversante. As a child actor under contract to metrogoldwynmayer, he first came to the publics attention in films such as anchors aweigh 1945, the green years 1946, gentlemans agreement 1947, and kim 1950. The original trailer in high definition of directed by francis ford coppola and starring james caan, anjelica huston, james earl jonesand, d. Sweeney is stationed at arlington instead of being sent to war overseas, he is befriended by sgt.
Gardens of stone 1987 full movie download full hd youtube. Sweeney, his immediate superior james caan and the sergeant above him james earl jones. Clell hazard james caan is disheartened when he is stationed as a guard in arlington national cemetery instead of an instructor of new recruits during the vietnam war. Gardens of stone the thread about military accuracy in films reminded me of this film. The garden of stones is the first installment in the echoes of empire fantasy series by mark t. The story of the war at home, and the people who lived through it. You will require a multiregion dvd player and a pal compatible tv to view. Watch gardens of stone online stream full movie directv. Gardens of stone 1987 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Were toy soldiers, one of the professional soldiers says scornfully, as the daily schedule of burial details continues to grow. Gardens of stone is a quiet, respectful film filled with emotional power, exceptional acting especially by caan, and technical virtuosity. Coppolas next project, the sombre gardens of stone 1987, was a portrait of the soldiers assigned to guard duty at arlington national cemetery during the vietnam war, with caan as the sergeant in charge, anjelica huston as his girlfriend, and d. This list shows all films released in 1987, including films that went directtovideo, or only got an international theatrical release. Harry potter complete 8film collection bluray brand new sealed free ship.
Sweeney is stationed under hazard, the vet aims to educate the youth about war. The garden is tended by the old guard, an elite army unit led by decorated veterans each and every one of whom would rather be on active duty. Watch gardens of stone full movie in hd visit a sergeant must deal with his desires to save the lives of young so. Gardens of stone is another in the recently released collection of francis ford coppola films to make their way to dvd. But nope, sadly, gardens of stone was a tedious film which sucked the life out of me.
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