06. Willem Defoe - PLATOON (1986)
There's something painfully powerful about this image from
Oliver Stone's harrowing war film
Platoon. Capturing the intense raw emotion within the film, this image has become the one still that is instantly recognisable as being associated with it. The body language
Willem Defoe supplies means that the photo leaves a lasting impression upon viewers, who are sucked into the immense expression it provides. Most commonly associated with the original poster artwork that accompanied the films theatrical release, the image undoubtedly encouraged audiences into cinema seats upon its first release. Today, the imagery has become so iconic that an original copy of the American One Sheet poster can sell for hundreds of dollars. For those whose budget can't stretch that far, this iconic film image can be purchased on countless reprint posters or the simple but equally impressive and haunting photograph.