On This Day: June 26, 1987 – Full Metal Jacket Premieres in Theaters

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Pete

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On This Day: June 26, 1987 – Full Metal Jacket Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 26, 1987, Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket premiered in theaters. Starring Matthew Modine and Adam Baldwin, the film delivered a brutal and thought provoking look at the Vietnam War through Kubrick’s signature lens. Divided into two stark halves, the story begins with Marine recruits enduring harsh training under a relentless drill instructor, then shifts to the psychological toll of combat in Vietnam.

Known for its gritty realism and unforgettable performances...
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