The War Movie Thread

[pedromonkey]

I have a keen interest in WW2 and was never taught anything about it in history class. Im mostley interested in the third Reich (not in a i agree with hitler/skin head kinda way) and love watching war films. Just wondered if anyone else enjoys watching WW2 movies, and what your fave's are.

Mine are...

Von Ryan's Express
Where Eagles Dare
Inglourious Basterds (tarantino)
Saints And Soldiers
Saving Private Ryan
Schindler's List (yes it's a hard film to watch, but utterly Brilliant)
Band Of Brothers (if seen the whole thing 4 times and each time it gets better)

but my favourite is The Eagle Has Landed.

Whats yours?

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

I also love war films.Perfect for a Sunday afternoon.

PLATOON
FULL METAL JACKET
BLACK BOOK
SOLDIER OF ORANGE
SAVING PRIVATE RYAN
A BRIDGE TOO FAR
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
CASUALTIES OF WAR
WHERE EAGLES DARE
THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

I'm not a big war movie fan myself, but I love Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket - it's a clear favourite of mine. Some brilliant performances make for a truly unforgettable film experience imo.

[Richcrue]

I`m also not hugely into war films but Cross of Iron is a favourite of mine.

[pedromonkey]

Originally Posted by reaper72

I also love war films.Perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
A BRIDGE TOO FAR
BATTLE OF BRITAIN

AH i forgot about those two, they're great, yet with Battle of Britain Michale caine was top billing yet he carks it right at the start.

another one i forgot is Reach For The Skies, starring the great Kenneth Moore, about the life of RAF pilot Douglas Bader who lost both legs and was given fake ones. absolute classic wartime Drama.

[Pete]

Cross of Iron is without doubt my fave war film.

[vincenzo]

Originally Posted by pedromonkey

Whats yours?

Attack
Beach Red
The Longest Day
The Great Escape
Das Boot

[Gojirosan]

If strictly WWII, then Cross Of Iron is tops, then
Attack!
Too Late The Hero
The Pianist
Where Eagles Dare
Au Revoir Les Enfants
Hell In The Pacific
The Thin Red Line
Hope And Glory

Does A Matter Of Life And Death count?

[vincenzo]

Originally Posted by Gojirosan

does A Matter Of Life And Death count?

Sure does. Casablanca should too.

"Major Strasser has been shot. Round up the usual suspects."

[Stephen@Cult Labs]

Where Eagles Dare is definately my all time favourite war movie.

Some of my favourites (not all WWII) include:

Kelly's Heroes
The Dirty Dozen
The Great Escape
Full Metal Jacket
Apocalypse Now
The Deer Hunter
The Bridge On The River Kwai
Platoon
The Guns Of Navarone