Full Metal Jacket
“In Vietnam, the wind doesn't blow. It sucks.”
7.8 / 10
Synopsis
A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.
Cast
Matthew Modine·Pvt. Joker
Adam Baldwin·Animal Mother
Vincent D'Onofrio·Pvt. Pyle
R. Lee Ermey·Gny. Sgt. Hartman
Dorian Harewood·Eightball
Kevyn Major Howard·Rafterman
Arliss Howard·Pvt. Cowboy
Ed O'Ross·Lt. Touchdown
John Terry·Lt. Lockhart
Kieron Jecchinis·Crazy Earl
Average shot length
11.3s per shot
Stanley Kubrick's career average is 11.3s across 13 measured films —see the full picture.