# Gardens of Stone (1987)

> At Arlington National Cemetery, a seasoned soldier mentors an idealistic young recruit whose hunger for Vietnam service tests loyalty, love, and the meaning of duty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17324

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: War, Drama, History
- Director: Francis Ford Coppola
- Cast: James Caan, Anjelica Huston, James Earl Jones, D. B. Sweeney, Dean Stockwell, Mary Stuart Masterson, Dick Anthony Williams, Lonette McKee
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093073/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: somber, reflective, melancholic, historical drama night, war film marathon

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