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661 Terje Vigen

Terje Vigen is a 1917 Swedish silent drama film directed by and starring Victor Sjöström, adapted from the epic poem by Henrik Ibsen. The narrative follows a Norwegian sailor who defies an English blockade during the Napoleonic Wars to secure food for his family, only to face capture and later oppor...

662 Stripes
Stripes

Stripes is a 1981 comedy directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Bill Murray and Harold Ramis. The film depicts two men who enlist in the United States Army, resulting in humorous situations. Featuring an ensemble cast including several actors early in their careers, it was released by Columbia Pictur...

663 Cheyenne Autumn

Cheyenne Autumn depicts the 1878-79 Northern Cheyenne Exodus, an event presented with creative interpretation. Directed by John Ford as a final Western, it portrays the circumstances surrounding the Cheyenne’s departure and their treatment at the hands of the U.S. government. The film was produced f...

664 Defence of Sevastopol

Defence of Sevastopol, released in 1911, documented the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War. It is recognized as the first feature-length film produced in the Russian Empire and utilized pioneering filmmaking techniques including two-camera recording and incorporated veteran consultants. The...

665 Captain Newman, M.D.

Captain Newman, M.D. is a 1963 comedy drama featuring Gregory Peck and Tony Curtis. Co-produced by Brentwood and Reynard Productions, the film garnered nominations for Darin and Eddie Albert at the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes. It stars Angie Dickinson, Robert Duvall, and Bobby Darin.

666 The Penultimate Truth

"The Penultimate Truth" is a science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick, originally published in 1964. The story is set in a future where the majority of humanity lives underground in elaborate subterranean bunkers, falsely believing that the surface of Earth has been rendered uninhabitable by nuclear...

7.19 Good
Why this score

Solid Philip K. Dick political dystopia with strong premise; respected, though less polished and canonical than his best.

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667 Full Metal Jacket (Original Soundtrack)

The soundtrack to Stanley Kubrick's 1987 Vietnam War film "Full Metal Jacket" features a compilation of era-appropriate pop and rock tracks rather than a conventional orchestral score. The album includes notable 1960s hits such as "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones and "Surfin' Bird" by The Tras...

668 Peter Taylor

Peter Taylor was a British film editor best known for his collaborations with director David Lean during the 1950s. He was the editor for the 1957 epic war film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai,' for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Taylor also worked with Lean on other notable projects,...

669 The Last Samurai

The Last Samurai is a 2003 drama centered on an American expatriate who becomes embroiled in the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion against Japanese modernization efforts. The story draws upon the historical conflict between samurai loyalists and foreign influence during that period. It features a cast includin...

670 Pazhassi Raja

"Pazhassi Raja" is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language historical epic film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film chronicles the life and times of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, a king who led a fierce armed rebellion against the British East India Company in the late 18th ce...

671 Hansan: Rising Dragon

"Hansan: Rising Dragon" is a 2022 South Korean historical war film directed by Kim Han-min. The movie depicts the Battle of Hansan Island, a pivotal naval engagement that took place in 1592 during the Japanese invasions of Korea. It stars Park Hae-il as the legendary Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who utilizes...

672 Mobile Suit Gundam I

Mobile Suit Gundam I is a 1981 animated film directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino that compiles the first portion of the 1979 television series. Produced by Sunrise, the film was created to introduce the franchise to a broader theatrical audience and features updated and partially re-animated footage. It es...

673 Megan Leavey

Megan Leavey is a 2017 biographical drama depicting the relationship between Marine Corps Petty Officer Megan Leavey and her military working dog, Rex. The film recounts Leavey’s service alongside Rex, focusing on their training and subsequent deployment to Afghanistan. Kate Mara portrays Leavey in...

674 The Eight Hundred

The Eight Hundred depicts the 1937 defense of Sihang Warehouse by the Nationalist Revolutionary Army against a Japanese assault during the Battle of Shanghai. The film portrays a specific event in the Second Sino-Japanese War, showcasing Chinese forces’ resistance in the early stages of conflict. It...

675 71: Into the Fire

71: Into the Fire is a 2010 South Korean war drama focusing on soldiers involved in combat during the Korean War. The film features Cha Seung-won, Kwon Sang-woo, Choi Seung-hyun, and Kim Seung-woo, created as a tribute to those who served. It depicts events surrounding the 71st regiment.

676 Battle of Moscow

Battle of Moscow is a 1985 co-production depicting the Battle of Moscow during World War II. The two-part film, directed by Yuri Ozerov, portrays events leading up to and including the Soviet defense of the city. It was produced for commemoration of key anniversaries related to the Allied victory an...

677 The Men
The Men

The Men depicts the experiences of Ken, a former soldier rendered paraplegic following a war injury, within a VA hospital ward. He grapples with depression and challenges related to his physical limitations, requiring assistance and facing difficulties in personal relationships. The narrative focuse...

678 The Battle of the River Plate

The Battle of the River Plate is a 1956 British war drama directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. Featuring an ensemble cast including John Gregson and Anthony Quayle, the film depicts events surrounding the naval engagement at the River Plate. It was distributed globally through Rank Fil...

679 Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort is a 1981 thriller centered around a Louisiana Army National Guard unit during 1973 maneuvers. The squad’s actions provoke conflict with the local Cajun population, leading to a pursuit by those they have angered. Nine soldiers are hunted in rural bayou country.

680 Waterloo
Waterloo

Waterloo depicts the Battle of Waterloo, a key engagement in the Napoleonic Wars. Directed by Sergei Bondarchuk and featuring Rod Steiger and Christopher Plummer, the film chronicles events leading up to the battle and the subsequent Hundred Days Campaign. The production was a co-production involvin...

681 The Eagle Has Landed

“The Eagle Has Landed” is a Cold War drama set in 1970s Austria. The film recounts the perilous mission to retrieve a downed British reconnaissance plane and its American pilot following heightened East-West tensions. It’s notable for its suspenseful portrayal of espionage and political intrigue, pr...

682 Ride with the Devil

Ride with the Devil portrays a band of men who become involved in the American Civil War. They join the First Missouri Irregulars, engaging in guerrilla warfare as Confederate Bushwhackers against Union-aligned forces. The film is set during this period and depicts their conflict with Northern Jayha...

683 The Light Between Oceans

The Light Between Oceans is a 2016 romantic drama centered on a lighthouse keeper and his wife who find an infant girl and adopt her. The film explores the ensuing years as they grapple with the child’s original family history and the resulting moral dilemmas. It was produced internationally with a...

684 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

The film *Mockingjay – Part 2* depicts Katniss Everdeen's final confrontation with President Snow and his regime within a dystopian Panem. It explores themes of rebellion, sacrifice, and the devastating consequences of war. This installment is for viewers interested in science fiction narratives cen...

685 Aquel No Era Yo

Aquel No Era Yo is a 2012 Spanish live-action short film written and directed by Esteban Crespo. The story addresses the harsh realities of child soldiers in an unnamed African country, exploring themes of trauma, guilt, and the complex relationship between a Spanish aid worker and a local boy. It w...

686 Hell in the Pacific

Hell in the Pacific depicts two military personnel, an American pilot and a Japanese officer, marooned together during the Pacific War. The film explores the development of an unlikely connection between the men on a deserted island, shaped by their shared isolation. It highlights the potential for...

687 Mulan
Mulan

Mulan is a 2020 live-action adaptation of the Chinese folklore story Ballad of Mulan. The film depicts Hua Mulan, who disguises herself as a man to fulfill her father’s place in the Imperial Chinese army against the Rouran forces. Liu Yifei stars as Mulan alongside a supporting cast including Donnie...

688 Standard Operating Procedure

Standard Operating Procedure is a 2008 documentary film directed by Errol Morris that examines the prisoner abuse scandal at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. The film centers on the infamous photographs taken by American military police, using them as a framework to investigate the events and the chain of...

689 Saints and Soldiers

Saints and Soldiers is a 2003 drama focusing on four U.S. soldiers operating behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge. The narrative centers around their mission to escort a downed British pilot carrying crucial information back to Allied forces following the Malmedy massacre. The film feat...

690 Soldier Blue

Soldier Blue depicts a fictionalized account of a violent conflict in the American West, drawing inspiration from the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre. The film explores themes of cultural clash and retribution through a story mirroring the events at Sand Creek, with filmmakers intending an allegory for the...

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