Must see war films?

[Supercilious Sid]

Scabutz said:

ajprice said:

Kajaki has been mentioned already, but I'll say it again. British para regiment trapped in an old Afghanistan minefield .

Not a fan of that one myself. Most of the film is an bunch of maimed men lying around screaming in pain.

Agree. It's not the most relaxing viewing. But incredibly accurate fwiw.

[Mothersruin]

Wacky Racer said:

cuprabob said:

Halb said:

Sink the Bismarck film4 now

or if you missed the start, like me, 15:50 on Film4+1

Or here in full:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cFOAG0wfBw

It's a bit st that they put the spoiler in the actual film title

[sammyboy]

My two favorites are The longest day and Full Metal jacket, I have watched both so many times.

I really struggle with Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter.

[Nik da Greek]

The Hill

[and31]

sammyboy said:

My two favorites are The longest day and Full Metal jacket, I have watched both so many times.
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“Get some!!!!”

[peterperkins]

pingu393 said:

Unlikely to be on our screens soon. It's Miramax.

My all-time favorite war film is the full 5 hour director's cut of Das Boot.

Tiefer, teifer

Einen blasen!!!

[Europa1]

peterperkins said:

pingu393 said:

Unlikely to be on our screens soon. It's Miramax.

My all-time favorite war film is the full 5 hour director's cut of Das Boot.

Tiefer, teifer

Einen blasen!!!

Brilliant movie.

Der "Tipperary Song" bitte!"

[Halb]

https://youtu.be/8JDkdc246QQ

[DBSV8]

Von richtofen and brown
the wooden horse
aces high

[cuprabob]

Apologies if it has already been mentioned but I really like "The Blue Max" with George Peppard.

Another one I really like, although it's not really a war film as such is "The Guns at Batasi" with Richard Attenborough.

[peterperkins]

cuprabob said:

Apologies if it has already been mentioned but I really like "The Blue Max" with George Peppard.

Another one I really like, although it's not really a war film as such is "The Guns at Batasi" with Richard Attenborough.

Excellent film. Dickie won't even talk to the mutinous Captain until he takes his hat off in the Sgt's mess!! Senior NCO WO1 at his best.

[borcy]

peterperkins said:

Excellent film. Dickie won't even talk to the mutinous Captain until he takes his hat off in the Sgt's mess!! Senior NCO WO1 at his best.

Probablythe best scene in the film. I think he did his training for that role at the guards rsm training unit.

[Taylor James]

borcy said:

Breaker Morant is one of my favourites, the court room room scenes cut with the flashbacks are brilliant. One I've watched several times.

Good call. A true story as well.

A couple of left field recommendations around one conflict:

Waltz with Bashir (2008)
Lebanon (2009)

[Pesty]

Taylor James said:

Good call. A true story as well.

True as in there was a court case

But it’s total fiction, he’s made out to be sympathetic when it’s apparently completely opposite and the guy deserved all he got by all accounts I read. It’s many moons ago so memory might be bad.

[Gargamel]

American Sniper

Again has the benefit of being a true story, I really enjoyed this film, very poignant.

[james-witton]

The Way Ahead.

1942 (?) B&W British film that shows how a group of civilians are turned into a fighting unit and then go into action. With David Niven, Peter Ustinov and lots of other faces you’ll recognise.

It’s on You Tube and I bet you have a lump in your throat at the end.

If anybody does find it and likes it, please let me know. I think it’s a fantastic film.

[shed driver]

Fires were started. A look at how the fire service was operating during the blitz.

SD.

[Pesty]

Gargamel said:

American Sniper

Again has the benefit of being a true story, I really enjoyed this film, very poignant.

Sorry to do this but not remotely true story not even close

Even compared to the book scenes were added or made up. He didn’t kill mustafa for example he’s only mentioned in his book briefly that there is a guy called mustafa they are looking for. The film makes it a revenge story, again not true. Firefights added for drama etc too there was no reward for him...

His book also is in doubt to a point , a proven liar ( in court) known for embellishing which is a real shame because no doubt he didn’t need to do that at all. Even lied about medals he didn’t get.

[peterperkins]

'A Town like Alice.' 1956 Neville Shute

British women prisoners forced to march miles by the Japanese in steamy jungles dropping like flies.
Helped by Aussie guy who nearly gets killed as a result.
Great lump in the throat reunion in the final seconds after it's all over..

Feels a bit like the inspiration for 'Tenko' perhaps some of the actresses might have been in both!


'The Beast' 1988

A lost Russian T-55 tank with psycho commander trundling round Afghanistan being followed by a determined band of Mujahedeen and a few rpg's.

Edited by peterperkins on Saturday 28th September 09:33

[Gargamel]

Pesty said:

Sorry to do this but not remotely true story not even close

Even compared to the book scenes were added or made up. He didn’t kill mustafa for example he’s only mentioned in his book briefly that there is a guy called mustafa they are looking for. The film makes it a revenge story, again not true. Firefights added for drama etc too there was no reward for him...

His book also is in doubt to a point , a proven liar ( in court) known for embellishing which is a real shame because no doubt he didn’t need to do that at all. Even lied about medals he didn’t get.

Pesty I have no particular issue with a little dramatic embellishment, it’s a Clint Eastwood film after all.


But the core story of four tourS, shot twice, silver star and killed helping veterans is true.

I don’t care whether he punched Ventura or not, interesting that no damages were ever paid.

His wiki page deals with the medals issue, The core of the story is true.

Either way, it’s a damm fine film.