MOVIES - April 6, 1987

The makers of “Platoon” are planning a sequel focusing on the painful homecoming of a Vietnam War survivor. “The story will be written by Oliver Stone, obviously, and focus on the return of the young man to America to re-establish his ties with his family,” John Daly, president of Hemdale Film Corp., said last week. The sequel will be called “Second Life” and again will be directed by Stone, Daly said. Actor Charlie Sheen has already expressed interest in reprising his role, which was patterned after the young Stone, Daly said. “Platoon” won the Academy Award for best picture last Monday. It also won three other Oscars, including one for Stone for best director and has earned more than $102 million at the box office since its release in December.