This versatile genre can show the horrors of war, glorify patriotism, or portray it as a comedy.
Outmanned, outgunned, and outnumbered, these men face insurmountable odds but continue to fight until the end.
Ayer made the film as immersive as possible with real tanks, putting the actors under rigorous training.
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It featured a star-studded cast, includingJohn Wayne,Henry Fonda, andSean Connery.
The film ultimately earned five Oscar nominations and two wins.
While the film is mostly fictional, the construction of the Burma railway was used as inspiration.
After Japanese soldiers captured some British soldiers, they forced them to build a bridge of crucial importance.
The film won seven of its eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
Unlike most of the movies on this list,The Dirty Dozenisn’t patriotic, cynical, or anti-war.
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14’Lawrence of Arabia' (1962)
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The film excellently portrays the bonds and friendships of the characters while systematically breaking each of them down.
While1917doesn’t exactly do that, it cleverly uses cuts to give off that impression.
Said journey is impossible but would save thousands of lives, including the protagonist’s brother.
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