Andrew dreams of becoming great. It would seem that his dream is about to come true. The young man is noticed by a true genius, the conductor of the best orchestra in the country. Andrew's desire to succeed quickly becomes an obsession, and his ruthless mentor keeps pushing him further and further - beyond the limits of human capabilities. Who will emerge victorious from this battle?

The U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Training Center. A brutal, inhumane system designed to turn homeboys into trained, cold-blooded killers. They are being trained for the Vietnam War, where they will have to often ask themselves the question "Isn't war hell?", or else it's simply impossible to kill every day without realizing what it's for?