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- 848 VOTES. A Bridge Too Far. Through a combination of strong performances, gritty realism, and sheer length, Richard Attenborough’s A Bridge too Far shines significant attention on Operation Market Garden.
- 703 VOTES. The Bridge on the River Kwai. With The Bridge Over the River Kwai, David Lean shows off a keen understanding of the epic film sensibility that cements him as one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation.
- 362 VOTES. The Desert Rats. Though some might not realize it, Africa was a major theater during World War II, and The Desert Rats dramatizes the fateful Siege of Tobruk.
- 723 VOTES. Hacksaw Ridge. Much like the 1940s film Sergeant York, Hacksaw Ridge focuses on a conscientious objector’s experience in war. In this case, the objector in question is Andrew Garfield’s Desmond Doss, whose deep faith (he was a Seventh-day Adventist) dictated he couldn’t fight, though he would become a renowned combat medic.
5 days ago · All of these movies recount incredible stories about people and their ailments throughout history. Be it about disease, doctors, studies, or medical advancements, these stories are all based on true stories and touch viewers at their core.
Jun 12, 2024 · Vote up the best instances of true-life disaster movies capturing history correctly. Some of the best, most beloved disaster movies and TV shows are based on events that actually happened. These real-life stories spotlight tragic incidents - and, in some cases, the remarkable endurance of the human spirit.
3 days ago · The gunfight at the O.K. Corral pitted lawmen against members of a loosely organized group of cattle rustlers and horse thieves called the Cowboys. While lasting less than a minute on October 26, 1881, the gunfight has been the subject of books and films into the 21st century.
4 days ago · I know you and your family are movie buffs, and you don’t really need an excuse to watch movies. But as a true movie buff, you probably love when there’s a backstory to a masterpiece, right? I know I do. So, here are 10 family movies based on true stories that I think you should check out.
5 days ago · “Based on a true story”, here are 25 true to form films based on historical figures or events that changed the course of history or a country.
1 day ago · Autry and Burnette were discovered by film producer Nat Levine in 1934. Together, Autry and Burnette made their film debut for Mascot Pictures Corp. in In Old Santa Fe as part of a singing cowboy quartet; he was then given the starring role by Levine in 1935 in the 12-part serial The Phantom Empire.
