Favorite Warmovie

[Brian L.]

In no particular order...
Lawrence of Arabia, The Lighthorsemen, Charge of the Light Brigade (1968), Breaker Morant, Zulu, Zulu Dawn (not nearly as good as Zulu), Die Konterrevolution (German movie about the Ehrhardt Brigade and the Kapp Putsch, 1920), Die Letze Front (about the Baltic campaign and Battle of Riga, 1919), Letters from Iwo Jima, The Bridge on the River Kwai (I live in Thailand and have been to the bridge many times. The movie's a crock, but still fun), Glory, The Last Samurai (Tom Cruise, notwithstanding), Waterloo (far from perfect, not least because Rod Steiger overacted but given the cast of thousands logistics, pretty good), Hacksaw Ridge, Pork Chop Hill, All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), The Longest Day (saw it in 1962 when I was 10 with my Dad who landed in Normandy on June 18, 1944 with a forward recce squadron of the RCAF), The Great Escape (Steve McQueen on that motorcycle!!!), Kingdom of Heaven, Black Hawk Down, 55 Days at Peking, Khartoum, Field of Lost Shoes (about the VMI cadets at The Battle of New Market), The Red Badge of Courage (1951), The opening battle in Gladiator.

[J.1.M.B.R]

Also "As Far as My Feet will Carry Me " (German).

I voted for "Das Boot"...

But that was also an excellent movie. I didn't expect to enjoy it.

[HPL2008]

All films up for selection in the poll are good, of course, but I, too, voted "other".

Maybe it's an unusual choice, but for me it's The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943). Not just my favorite war film, but one of my favorite movies, period. (Even though I only discovered it for myself a few years ago.)
Story, dialogues, cast, editing, cinematography, in short everything is as close to cinematic perfection as one can get.

(It's a rather unusual war film, too. Although set against the background of three wars - Boer War, WWI and WWII - it doesn't have a single scene of combat. But then, it's a film about so much more than war, like love, friendship, aging, ethics...)

I can only recommend it. Be sure to watch the beautifully restored version released in 2012, though. The colors alone are a feast for the eyes.

[chrischa]

All films up for selection in the poll are good, of course, but I, too, voted "other".

Maybe it's an unusual choice, but for me it's The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943). Not just my favorite war film, but one of my favorite movies, period. (Even though I only discovered it for myself a few years ago.)
Story, dialogues, cast, editing, cinematography, in short everything is as close to cinematic perfection as one can get.

(It's a rather unusual war film, too. Although set against the background of three wars - Boer War, WWI and WWII - it doesn't have a single scene of combat. But then, it's a film about so much more than war, like love, friendship, aging, ethics...)

I can only recommend it. Be sure to watch the beautifully restored version released in 2012, though. The colors alone are a feast for the eyes.

It is a good film. Apparently Churchill loathed it, the film didn’t create the hatred for Germany that was needed.

Two scenes that I love in the film, when the band are plied with beer to play and when the various soldiers visit the two in hospital after the sabre duel.

Not my favourite war film but a very good choice for near the top of the list.

[bodes]

Just watched The Caine Mutiny again a few days ago.....It's one of my favorites.....Bodes

[Texasuberalles]

Don't know if it's been mentioned but 'Paths of Glory' with Kirk Douglas
is in the top 100 of all films ever. I think the best anti-war movie ever.

'Tunes of Glory' with Aleck Guinness is stunning also.

[Wildschwein]

Have any of you gents seen Steve McQueen in "The Sand Pebbles?" A very fine film.
Also, for those who may not have seen it, "Night of the Generals," with Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif is a good watch, too.

Reading all these titles brings back a boatload of memories.

Best!

Bill

[JoeW]

I enjoyed "Twelve O'Clock High" with Gregory Peck and DeanJager whenever it was on TV. Interesting contrast with Steve McQueen in "The War Lover" the film adaptation of John Hersey's almost anti-war novel. The "Paths of Glory" is very good, but another take on the French habit of shooting reluctant soldiers in WWI is "The Very Long Engagement".

[HPL2008]

'Tunes of Glory' with Aleck Guinness is stunning also.

Thanks for pointing out that one. I hadn't seen it before, but have now caught up with it. A very good film with a great cast down to the minor supporting roles. (I particularly liked Duncan MacRae as the old Pipe Major.)

[Texasuberalles]

Watching The Train right now.
With the exception of the officer (Paul Schofield) wearing an EK2 instead of
a Knight's Cross it's still a stunner.
So glad it's in black and white and NOT in color.

[kammo man]

This is a must see.


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[RamJet]

"Battle of Britain" beats all IMO.

[oldflagswanted]

Movies I like ...

POST #149/604
"The Fallen Sparrow", 1943 ...about a unit flag.
My favorite is the 1943 movie "The Fallen Sparrow", with John Garfield
- about a military unit flag, only problem is you never actually see the flag,
but the spirit behind such flags is well addressed! That being to never
surrender ones unit flag no matter the cost. ...
OFW
(below) Captured flag trophies from ... "The Fallen Sparrow",
hanging as undisputed evidence of past defeated enemy forces.
POST #209/210 "Paths of Glory", 1957 (701st Battalion Flag)
POST # 378 "They Came To Blow Up America", 1943 (Gestapo HQ Flag)
POST # 455 "The Kingdom of Heaven", 2005 (1200+ flags)
POST # 519 "Attack", 1956 (MGM SS Uniform Eagle)
OFW

Movies I like are those I see/obtain from their on screen used flags.

[stgeorge64]

In these crazy days we find ourselves in, I watched this again at the weekend as part of the 75 Anniversary of VE Day.

A truly great film depicting a time when Churchill and Britain really were alone with our backs to the wall.....

'Darkest Hour'

Gary Oldman was perfectly cast as Churchill.

[HPL2008]

In these crazy days we find ourselves in, I watched this again at the weekend as part of the 75 Anniversary of VE Day.

A truly great film depicting a time when Churchill and Britain really were alone with our backs to the wall.....

'Darkest Hour'

Gary Oldman was perfectly cast as Churchill.

A good one indeed. Watching it back-to-back with Dunkirk would make for a perfect double feature.