These films are fast-paced and filled with action and consequences arising from various military operations.

Jealous that his father wanted Maximus to be his successor, Commodus frames him.

Maximus family is eventually sold to Proximo (Oliver Reed), a gladiator trainer.

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The world of the Allies wasnt going to leave them there to die.

In the end, they wind up saving hundreds of thousands of lives.

He manages to do so without firing a single shot at the enemy.

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A deeply emotional and moving film,Hacksaw Ridges protagonist is unlike others seen throughout the genre.

Sticking true to his faith and convictions, Doss doesnt let other peoples views of him sway his beliefs.

They do so, knowing that where they are going, they will be wildly outmanned and outgunned.

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Not to mention, Ellison is inexperienced in combat, so hes just a liability.

By the end, the team takes its last stand against German forces.

It is suspenseful and violent, and no one knows if anyone is going to make it out alive.

Maximus screaming with his arms spread in Gladiator

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German officers surveying the town of Narvik

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Benjamin (Mel Gibson) charges into battle carrying an American flag, with soldiers in the background

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A group of soldiers crouches in the tall grass in The Thin Red Line’ (1998)

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Paul has a sad look on his face while standing with other soldiers in All Quiet on the Western Front

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Farrier in a plane with his mask off in ‘Dunkirk’

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A group of soldiers running into battle in The Forgotten Battle

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Doss looking over a ledge and looking dirty in Hacksaw Ridge

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Brad Pitt smoking as Don “Wardaddy” Collier in Fury

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Lance Corporal William “Will” Schofield, looking stunned and being held back by other soldiers in a trench in 1917

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