Clint Eastwood directs and stars in Heartbreak Ridge, James Carabatsos right-wing tale of a Marine sergeant who trains a group of recruits about to invade Grenada.
Very much refkecting the zeitgesit of the Reagan era with its Gung-Ho Rambo-like bravado.
Oscar Alert
Oscar Nominations: 1
Sound: Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Vern Poore, William Nelson
Oscar Awards: None
Oscar Context
The winner was Platoon.