VIDEO CHARTS - ‘Platoon’ Marches On

“Platoon” fought off potent competitors for the second straight week to cling to the No. 1 position on the Billboard magazine rental chart. “RoboCop,” which appears to have No. 1 potential, hasn’t been higher than No. 3. “Beverly Hills Cop II”--out next week--also looks like a candidate to take over the top spot. “Spaceballs” is up to No. 8 in its second week on the chart and could make the Top Five. Other debuts: “Revenge of the Nerds II” (No. 14) and “Nadine” (No. 16). “Lady and the Tramp” still heads the sales chart, which measures sales to retailers and distributors.

* This sexy New Orleans cop drama, sparked by the chemistry between Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin, debuted at No. 11 on the rental chart and is a strong candidate for the Top Five.

Rental Weeks Sales Top Ranking On Rental Chart Rentals Last week Chart Ranking 1. Platoon 1 5 8 (HBO) 2. Dirty Dancing 2 7 5 (Vestron) 3. RoboCop 3 4 10 (Orion) 4. Predator 4 5 20 (CBS-Fox) 5. La Bamba 5 5 30 (RCA / Columbia) * The Big Easy -- 1 -- (HBO)