Gardens of Stone
"The story of the war at home, and the people who lived through it."
Originally released in 1987. Gardens of Stone is a war/drama film. directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Starring James Caan, Anjelica Huston, and James Earl Jones
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (120 votes)
Box Office
$5.3M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Caan
as Sgt. Clell Hazard
Anjelica Huston
as Samantha Davis
James Earl Jones
as Sgt. Maj.'Goody' Nelson
D. B. Sweeney
as Jackie Willow
Dean Stockwell
as Capt. Homer Thomas
Mary Stuart Masterson
as Rachel Feld
Dick Anthony Williams
as Slasher Williams
Lonette McKee
as Betty Rae
Sam Bottoms
as Lt. Webber
Elias Koteas
as Pete Deveber
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,262,047
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
- Michael I. Levy Productions
- American Zoetrope
- ML Delphi Premier Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardens of Stone about?
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 Wi...
Who directed Gardens of Stone?
Gardens of Stone was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
How long is Gardens of Stone?
Gardens of Stone has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Gardens of Stone released?
Gardens of Stone was released on May 5, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gardens of Stone?
The main cast of Gardens of Stone includes James Caan, Anjelica Huston, James Earl Jones, D. B. Sweeney, Dean Stockwell.
Is Gardens of Stone worth watching?
Gardens of Stone has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 120 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.