Johnny Depp, who would later become a superstar himself, had been relegated to playing a minor role in Platoon. But by the end of the 80s and early 90s, other actors - notably Bruce Willis and Tom ...

Johnny Depp began his Hollywood ascent with modest paychecks, earning $25,000 for his role in A Nightmare on Elm Street and $40,000 for his supporting performance in Platoon. His first substantial ...

and "Platoon" (1986), featuring Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen, and Johnny Depp. Allison also looks at the portrayal of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, or ARVN, in "Mùi Cỏ Cháy" ("The Scent ...