WAR MOVIES

[CalifEd]

How about a couple films with Jimmy Cagney: Mister Roberts and Gallant Hours (where he plays VADM William "Bull" Halsey.

Since the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings is approaching, The Longest Day would be at the top of my list.

Stayed up late last week watching Longest Day, front to back.
Was ok if you get past the obvious 'stars' playing the all of the characters.
I was waiting for John Wayne to say, "OK Pilgrim".
However, he did say, "move 'em out" though.

"Gettysburg" Mic drop.

Martin Sheen as Robert E. Lee - he is a good actor, but there is just sumptin' 'bout him in this movie that just doesn't feel right.

 

[Muley Gil]

Stayed up late last week watching Longest Day, front to back.
Was ok if you get past the obvious 'stars' playing the all of the characters.
I was waiting for John Wayne to say, "OK Pilgrim".
However, he did say, "move 'em out" though.


Martin Sheen as Robert E. Lee - he is a good actor, but there is just sumptin' 'bout him in this movie that just doesn't feel right.

Robert Duvall was a much better Lee in Gods and Generals. The fact that Duvall is actually related to Marsh Robert might have something to do with it.

 

[Shibadog]

In college one of my military history courses used this film for us to discuss leadership and command. During R&R from Vietnam I actually ran into and talked with Robert Lansing (TV's General Savage) while in Don Ho's place.

It was also used as a study in command by several federal agencies back in the 70's and 80's.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Let's not forget the Navy. "Run silent, run deep" was well done. Good acting by Burt Lancaster and Clark Gable. I watched it last night for the first time.

John

 

[Imissedagain]

The Great Raid, 2005
The Steel Claw, 1961.
Video of me walking without paying attention, thru a small
anti-war protest, as I was about to enter the Hearst Gym, for the '68 Smallbore Western Nationals.
Fruits and vegetables launched by puny punks.
Rescued by a lovely blonde flower girl.
Received the USAF medal for
"lack of attention to surroundings".

 

[pantannojack]

African Queen
When trumpets Fade
84 Charley Mopic
Rumor of War
Fail Safe
Ride With the Devil
Murphy's War
Doctor Zhivago
Black Book
Behind the Lines
the Pianist
Paths of Glory
Fatherland
Hell in the Pacific
Schindler's List
Dark of the Sun
Munich
Cold Mountain
Blue Max
Mother Night *****

 

[pantannojack]

any thing from Paralight Worx or Dusty Faces
Canal (Polish resistance)
the Galant Men, Combat
A Town Called Alice
Von Ryan's Express
The one That Got Away
Hanover Street
Ian Fleming
Bright Shining Lie

 

[VictorLouis]

I normally can't get through subtitled foreign films. The orginial Swedish edition of the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is likely the last one I'd enjoyed.
So, I can heartily recommend this one as another exception. It's the true story of a man who fought under 3 flags during the war. Here's an article, if you'd like:

https://nationalpost.com/news/world...oldier-to-have-fought-on-three-sides-of-a-war

Here's the IMDB background page...

My Way (2011) - IMDb

Here is a free link. At the bottom right of the screen you will see a box to display the closed-captioning. English-4 seemed to work fine.

https://watchseries.pe/watch-movie/watch-my-way-full-online-9045.5361016

 

[raisedin99]

Close Quarters 1943

Just today I happened upon another British navy WW2 film. From what I have gathered, all of officers and crew are the real thing.

I have to say the film is quite entertaining, I'll leave it up to you for your thoughts.

terry

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