November 11 is Remembrance day, which is a day to remember those who have given up their lives in war. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films about war-enjoy!
1 All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) Lewis Milestone
Considered by many to be the best film about WWI...
2 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) David Lean
Sweeping masterpiece starring Peter O'Toole and winner of Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director-not to be missed...
3 Paths of Glory (1957) Stanley Kubrick
Early effort by renowned Director Stanley Kubrick of soldiers who refuse to go ahead with an attack and the consequences-stars Kirk Douglas in an unforgettable role.
4 A Farewell to Arms (1932) Frank Borgaze
Film based on Hemingway novel of tragic romance set against the backdrop of World War I...
5 Sergeant York (1941) Howard Hawks
Biographical film about most decorated soldier of World War I... starring Gary Cooper as Alvin York.
6 The Big Parade (1925) King Vidor
Early groundbreaking film that refused to glorify World War I...
7 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Academy Award winning film based on the life of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) who was responsible for helping a number of Jewish families live through WWII-Neeson is great which garnered him an Oscar nomination, and Ralph Fiennes is also great as Nazi Amon Goeth, which he also won an Academy Award nomination for his performance...
8 Apocalypse Now (1979) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Movie set in Vietnam, where a captain (Martin Sheen) is sent to assassinate a green beret (Marlon Brando)-Sheen and Brando are excellent in their roles, and Robert Duvall is also excellent as a hard hitting lieutenant, which he garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
9 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Based on Vietnam activist Ron Kovic's (Tom Cruise) life-Cruise gives a standout performance, which he won an Oscar nomination for...
10 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
Tells the story of marines forced to endure the dehumanizing reality of boot camp; Nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
11 The Great Santini (1979) Director: Lewis John Carlino
Movie about a young man (Michael O'Keefe) who has to live with a father who is a marine pilot (Robert Duvall)- O'Keefe and Duvall were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
12 Dogfight (1991) Director: Nancy Savoca
Sweet film about a young marine recruit (River Phoenix) who falls for a girl (Lili Taylor) who he had invited to a party because she is unattractive; Phoenix and Taylor are charming in their roles...
13 The Deer Hunter (1978) Director: Michael Cimino
Tells the story of a group of young men who leave their small town to fight in Vietnam; won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Christopher Walken...
14 Platoon (1986)Director: Oliver Stone
Movie about a young recruit (Charlie Sheen) who endures the horrors of the Vietnam War; film won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Sound...
As I have seen all but a select few of the films listed (Paths of Glory, Sergeant York and the Big Parade) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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