The phrase full metal jacket appears nowhere in the book upon which the movie is based. While Kubrick was “enthralled” with Vietnam veteran Hasford’s The Short-Timers, he was concerned about using the ...

Kevyn Major Howard, known for appearing as Rafterman in the 1987 Stanley Kubrick Vietnam War film Full Metal Jacket, has died at the age of 69. “Kevyn Major Howard gave and gave and gave so much to ...

Kevyn Major Howard, an actor best known for his work in Stanley Kubrick's iconic Vietnam War drama "Full Metal Jacket," has died. He was 69. Howard passed away on Feb. 14, and his cause of death is ...