Platoon (film) Dye, who played Bravo company's commander Captain Harris, is a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran who also served as the film's technical advisor. The movie is "Dedicated to the men who fought and died in the Vietnam War." The film score was by Georges Delerue. Music used in the film includes "Adagio for Strings" by Samuel Barber, "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane, and "Okie From Muskogee" by Merle Haggard (which is an anachronism, as the film is set in 1967 but Haggard's song was not released until 1969). During a scene in the "Underworld," the soldiers sing along to
First Platoon the Living Dead films of George A. Romero in a way that traditional fans will revere, while still offering plenty of hilarity and action. Originally slated to shoot in New Mexico, "First Platoon" will now be filmed on location in Southern Nevada, with leading man Scott Gibson playing the role of Rock Brannigan (originally cast as Alan Tudyk). In order to prepare for their roles, actors Scott Gibson, Jennifer Skyler, and Arron Shiver will undergo military style training under the supervision of Capt. Dale Dye USMC (Ret.), who is the military adviser for the film. "First Platoon" was scheduled for