Francis Ford Coppola's Gardens of Stone (1987) – feat James Earl Jones and Laurence Fishburne

This week, we're proud to feature Gardens of Stone (1987), a poignant drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola that delves into the lives of soldiers stationed at Arlington National Cemetery during the Vietnam War era.

📽️ Feature Presentation: Gardens of Stone (1987)

Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, Gardens of Stone follows Sergeant First Class Clell Hazard (James Caan), a battle-hardened veteran assigned to the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. Disillusioned by his ceremonial duties, Hazard finds renewed purpose in mentoring young Private Jackie Willow (D.B. Sweeney), the son of a fallen comrade. As Hazard attempts to prepare Willow for the realities of combat, he grapples with his own past and the futility of war.​


🎭 About the Cast & Crew

James Caan: Portrays Sgt. Clell Hazard, bringing depth to a character torn between duty and disillusionment. Caan is renowned for his roles in The Godfather and Misery.​

Anjelica Huston: Plays Samantha Davis, a Washington Post journalist and Hazard's love interest. Huston won an Academy Award for Prizzi's Honor and has starred in numerous acclaimed films.​


James Earl Jones: As Sgt. Maj. "Goody" Nelson, Jones delivers a commanding performance. He is celebrated for his iconic voice roles and appearances in films like Field of Dreams.​

D.B. Sweeney: Portrays Jackie Willow, embodying the idealistic young soldier eager to serve. Sweeney has appeared in films such as The Cutting Edge and Eight Men Out.​


Laurence Fishburne: Plays Sgt. Flanagan, contributing to the film's exploration of military life. Fishburne's illustrious career includes roles in The Matrix trilogy and Boyz n the Hood.​


Director Francis Ford Coppola: An acclaimed filmmaker known for The Godfather series and Apocalypse Now, Coppola brings his signature storytelling to this introspective war drama.​

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