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Mister Roberts is aboard a US cargo ship, working in the Pacific during the Second World War. He'd do anything to leave the quiet of the ship to join in the "action". Trouble is, the captain of the ship, is a bit of a tyrant, and isn't willing to sign Roberts' transfer requests. Also on board is Ens β¦ign Pulver, who avoids work as best he can, whilst living off the riches of his buying and selling. Roberts and the crew are in constant battle, even over the smallest of disagreements. (Read More)
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarydrunkenness |
Locations: |
Characters: | military policenursedoctor |
Period: | 1940sworld war two |
Story: | naval uniformnaval officeru.s. navyshore leavetony award sourceve daysoapsudsfake illnessnavalsouth pacificgratitudenative tribecargo shipresentmentpacific ocean β¦firecrackerforgerypalm treetyrantnavymedalboredomextortionmedical examinationfrustrationpeeping tomambitiongoatvandalismeavesdroppingprankuniformislandbased on playtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlebased on novelfight (See All) |
Pearl Harbor is a classic tale of romance set during a war that complicates everything. It all starts when childhood friends Rafe and Danny become Army Air Corps pilots and meet Evelyn, a Navy nurse. Rafe falls head over heels and next thing you know Evelyn and Rafe are hooking up. Then Rafe volunte β¦ers to go fight in Britain and Evelyn and Danny get transferred to Pearl Harbor. While Rafe is off fighting everything gets completely whack and next thing you know everybody is in the middle of an air raid we now know as "Pearl Harbor." (Read More)
Subgenre: | epichistorical event |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarydrunkennessmurderdeathfriendshipjealousypregnancydrinkingrobberylonelinesstheftgamblingcourage |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | hospitalbarbeachtrainairplaneboatbicycleairportwheelchairseaenglandshipbaseballsubmarinefishing boat |
Characters: | military policenursefather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboysoldierdancerthieflove trianglebest friendjapanesefrenchgermanchildhood friend β¦fiance fiancee relationshipmilitary officerjapanese military (See All) |
Period: | 1940sworld war two1920syear 1941year 1942 |
Story: | u.s. navypacific oceanmedaltitle spoken by characterfightsexbloodflashbackdogbare chested malegunkissdancingphotographexplosion β¦pistolfirecryingshot to deathunderwearmachine guncameradrinkbattleundressinglettershootingbeertearsbombplace name in titleprayerbandwomanboxingmapchild abuseexploding carcoffinunderwater scenecontroversyspankingmarriage proposaldrowningracial slurpilotprologuechampagnetentreadingu.s. presidentconvertibleamerican flaginjectionpresidenttragic eventgolfcaptainsabotagesyringereference to adolf hitlerfriendship between menfaintingcookwatching a movieexploding buildingblockbustersurfingrailway stationcolonelbar fightbroken legpresumed deadmechanictokyo japandentistbombingu.s. armyboxer shortsnewsreel footagetheatre audienceaviationamerican presidentairplane crashhawaiiparachutelens flarelieutenantweatherfriendship between womenwhistlecoca colatennesseeexploding truckmilitary basekitesurfboardvolunteertop secretfamous scoreslappingbroken noseair raidexploding shipaircraft carrierstutteringadmiraldogfightvictoryaerial combatsecret missionbiplaneexploding airplaneradartorpedorevolving doorbattleshipdefeatpassing outmorninglong island new yorkpearl harbordishwasherhangarorigamidyslexiasunburnclotheslineinfamymissing in actionfairy godmotherparty hatkamikazeair raid sirenroyal air forcewolf whistlefleetbattle of britainsanta claus costumeu.s. sailorreference to franklin d rooseveltspy cameraair attackdetonationdog tagssundayyear 1925gunnertrapped underwateralepatrioticmpradio operatorbail outhand on buttreturning from the deadeye testjapanese navyoil leakaspiring pilothistorically inaccurateblack smokedoolittle raidjitterbug the dancemayday the call for help (See All) |
It is 1942 and the German submarine fleet is heavily engaged in the so-called "Battle of the Atlantic" to harass and destroy British shipping. With better escorts of the destroyer class, however, German U-boats have begun to take heavy losses. "Das Boot" is the story of the crew of one such U-Boat, β¦with the film examining how these submariners maintained their professionalism as soldiers and attempted to accomplish impossible missions, all the while attempting to understand and obey the ideology of the government under which they served. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmsuspenseepic |
Themes: | militarydrunkennessdeathfriendshipghostdrinkingfearherocourageclaustrophobia |
Mood: | darkness |
Locations: | airplaneshipoceangermanysubmarineu boatgerman submarine |
Characters: | military officerlove lettership captainnazi soldiernazi officerfirst officer |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1941 |
Story: | naval uniformnaval officernavalnavyboredomuniformtitle spoken by characterbased on novelmale nuditytwo word titleexplosionpartysurprise endingpantiesbased on true story β¦fireurinationdrinkundressingbare buttvomitingbathroomold manmassacredrowninglocker roomperson on firemissiondiaryshot in the shoulderunderwatertraitorwoundreference to adolf hitlersurvivorred dressblockbustertensionnicknamebraveryironyoilsailorroomirreverenceprayingface maskanti warhead woundmachinebearded mansweatstretcherhazingvolunteerreturnfamous scoreatheismoccupationhiding placeair raidaircraftfart jokeportwaitingwetnesshide and seektorpedotabooburning manexpatriateedited from tv seriesthird reichshowgirlreference to winston churchillatlantic oceanmediccomradeengineconvoyultrasoundsecret codedutymediterraneanmediterranean seahomesicknesslanguage learningpressurewehrmachtnursinglifting weightsends with deathnaval battlesonarwar correspondentperiscopemusic hallship sinkingheil hitlerblowing bubblesnavigationfilthnazi occupied francenavigatornorth seashot in the torsoticking clocktankerdeprivationdestroyerdripping wateriron crossnazi propagandafrench languagegibraltarnorth atlanticdepth chargeleaklisteningengine roomclaustrophobic settingsubmarine captainsubmarine moviehullship crewchanteusebattle fatiguepistonunshavedbunkfirst aid kitgerman navyreference to south americachief engineerglucosetour of dutyboatswaincrab licequartermastersubmarinerbattery acidburning shipdamage reportdiesel enginekriegsmarinesandbarscurvyworld weariness (See All) |
The island of Iwo Jima stands between the American military force and the home islands of Japan. Therefore the Imperial Japanese Army is desperate to prevent it from falling into American hands and providing a launching point for an invasion of Japan. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi is given command o β¦f the forces on the island and sets out to prepare for the imminent attack. General Kuribayashi, however, does not favor the rigid traditional approach recommended by his subordinates, and resentment and resistance fester among his staff. In the lower echelons, a young soldier, Saigo, a poor baker in civilian life, strives with his friends to survive the harsh regime of the Japanese army itself, all the while knowing that a fierce battle looms. When the American invasion begins, both Kuribayashi and Saigo find strength, honor, courage, and horrors beyond imagination. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarymurderdeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagepregnancydrinkingescapebrutalityillnessdyingblindnessus military |
Mood: | gorerain |
Locations: | beachairplanewaterjapanshipcavetunnel |
Characters: | military policefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendchildrensingerboygirlphotographerself mutilationmilitary officer β¦pregnant wifeu.s. soldieramerican soldierbakerjapanese soldierjapanese military (See All) |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1945year 2005 |
Story: | u.s. navyresentmentmedaluniformislandbloodviolenceflashbackdogguncigarette smokingphotographexplosionsingingknife β¦pistolfirevoice over narrationsongbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfoodhorseshot in the headpunched in the facecameradrinkbattleswordfalling from heightlettershootingbookriflehand to hand combatbombplace name in titlespysurvivalstabbingeatingstabbed to deathmapno opening creditsgravebinocularsattacktentreadingtankamerican flagexploding bodysadnesschickensevered armgeneralwhippingdismembermentcaptaingrenadecakehelmetsurvivormutilationsevered handhonorcolonelcannonwhiskeycensorshiptokyo japantarget practicebootsinvasionu.s. armykatana swordkickinggunshot woundinsectshoveldespairprisoner of warolympicseye gougingvoice over letterdisfigurementlanternlieutenantflamethrowersirenpatriotismhorseback ridingheroismsandwichkilling a dogfirearmalarmdiggingbunkercommanderlistening to a radiostretcherscorpionbakerybayonetmilitary uniformkimonoshot point blankbleeding to deathbeltbomberair raidman on firesurrenderadmiralcavalryrelicclothing storeexpectant mothertrenchlast standretreatdefeatdeserterammunitioncolt .45expectant fatherwarshipgun held to one's headwalking stickdead soldierartillerydisembodied handjapanese armystar spangled bannerexcavationarm blown offfiring rangejapanese flagmilitary draftdisgracelieutenant colonelturretshooting a dogimperial japanrationingviolence against a childwar atrocityhorse jumpingstallionhole through torsoduologympyokohama japanchamber potdysenterymilitary desertionshot back to backsuicide attackiwo jimajapanese navylost causeolympic medalisttalking to an unborn babycavalrymanemperor of japanjapanese air forcebeach landingmilitary dischargeshot in cold blood (See All) |
Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is an expert United States Naval Aviator. When he encounters a pair of MiGs over the Persian Gulf, his wingman is clearly outflown and freaks. On almost no fuel, Maverick is able to talk him back down to the carrier. When his wingman turns in his wings, Maverick i β¦s moved up in the standings and sent to the Top Gun Naval Flying School. There he fights the attitudes of the other pilots and an old story of his father's death in combat that killed others due to his father's error. Maverick struggles to be the best pilot, stepping on the toes of his other students and in another way to Charlie Blackwood, a civilian instructor to whom he is strongly attracted. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult film |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarydeathfriendshiprivalry |
Mood: | car chase |
Locations: | barmotorcyclenightclubwaterseaocean |
Characters: | friendbest friendrussian |
Story: | naval uniformnaval officeru.s. navynavyuniformtitle spoken by charactertwo word titlebare chested malesex scenekissexplosionsingingcryingunderwearsunglasses β¦pianodeath of friendwomanwidowtrainingpilotmicrophonelocker roomopening action sceneconvertibledeath of husbandprofanityflirtingcold warmachismoflyingfriendship between menpropagandamale bondingaccidental deathblockbustervietnam wartowelconfrontationplaneaviationparachuteraised middle fingerlieutenantbriefsflightarrogancepiano playermale objectificationpiano playingjukeboxrestroomfalling into waterman in underwearsweatfilm starts with textvolleyballfighter jetforeplayfighter pilotwhite briefsjettop secretaircraft carrieraerial combatfamous linebudweiserbased on articledog tagjet fighterhigh fivemale camaraderiebeach volleyballexploding planemuscularspit takefamous songsource musicsteam roomaviatorcatch phraseman wearing a towelend credits roll callwarplanemontage with pop songmen's locker roomejection seatejector seataerial battlef 14 tomcatflight schoolmilitary disciplinemissile attackwing manmale pilotloss of confidencenaval aviationshow offaerial dogfightsupersonic airplaneunexpected encounterf 14 fighter jetmayday the call for help (See All) |
When some Russian rebels takes control of some ICBM's, the Americans mobilize. Among the vessels sent is the nuclear sub, the Alabama. But before they leave they need a new X.O. and among the choices is Commander Hunter, who hasn't seen much action. But the ship's Captain, Ramsey OK's him. While on β¦the way, there was an incident and Hunter disagreed with how Ramsey handled it, it's evident that Ramsey doesn't think much of Hunter because Hunter was college educated while Ramsey worked his way up. They're given orders to attack but when they were in the process of receiving another order, the ship's communications were damaged, so the entire message was not received. Ramsey decides to continue with their previous order while Hunter wants to reestablish contact first. That's when the two men butt heads that ends with Hunter relieving Ramsey. Later when some men die, some of the officers feel that Hunter is not up to the task so they team up to retake control. But Hunter has taken precautions. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedysuspense |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitaryterrorism |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | russiaoceansubmarineu boatkitchen firenavy submarinebattle station |
Characters: | u.s. soldieramerican soldier |
Period: | 1990s |
Story: | naval uniformnaval officeru.s. navynavalpacific oceannavydogtwo word titlekissexplosionpistolmachine gunheld at gunpointf wordreporter β¦terroristradiodisarming someoneunderwater scenenews reportcigar smokingdangermachismoshavingelectronic music scorereference to adolf hitlerheavy rainscene during opening creditsblockbusterhaircutpump action shotgunpet dogethnic slurmoral dilemmabarking dogscene before opening creditsalarmtelling someone to shut upsuper powerspunching bagalabamasuper poweroverweightcamcorderaircraft carrierdrillriskironingadmiraltorpedonuclear weaponnuclear threatthreat to killmutinypagerjumping ropemartial lawfax machinemediterranean seaorderdog fecesreference to star trekmouth to mouth resuscitationwinksonarpost cold warreference to cary grantbeepercardiac arrestcnnseamanmishapnuclear attackwmdtrailer narrated by hal douglasunderwater explosionwinchbuglechain of commandnaval basescufflereference to george s. pattonatomic weaponsrefusing to obey orderschild's birthday partyearly retirementhit with a gundisarming a person with a gunjack russell terriercombination lockprotocolsinging along with a recordlieutenant commandersubmarine captainsubmarine moviecrawl spacemale captainhit on the head with a gunreference to harvard universitybreaking someone's nosedog on bedreference to robert mitchumlaunch codepunched on the nosenavy captainsubmarine launched ballistic missilehelmsmanrelieved of commandsubmarine basesubmersible cruiser (See All) |
Zack Mayo is a young man who has signed up for Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School. He is a Navy brat who has a bad attitude problem. GySgt Foley is there to train and evaluate him and will clearly find Zack wanting. Zack meets Paula, a girl who has little beyond family and must decide what it is β¦ he wants to do with his life. (Read More)
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarylovefriendshipsuicide |
Locations: | motorcyclesmall town |
Characters: | father son relationshiptattoobullymilitary officersuicide by hanging |
Story: | naval uniformu.s. navynavyuniformfightfemale nuditymale nudityviolenceflashbackmale rear nuditysex scenefemale rear nuditypartybare butt β¦gay slurdeath of friendhangingloss of motherclass differencesblockbusterhit in the crotchaviationsailordead boycorporal punishmentpush upsdisciplinefactory workerbroken nosemilitary trainingmanila philippineswashington statehanged boyaviatordrill instructorpregnancy scarelechernaked dead manhosing downlast chancenaval aviationaspiring pilotrepeating historycommitting suicide while nakedpuget sound (See All) |
This dramatic retelling of the Pearl Harbor attack details everything in the days that led up to that tragic moment in American history. As United States and Japanese relations strain over the U.S. embargo of raw materials, Air Staff Officer Minoru Genda (Tatsuya Mihashi) plans the preemptive strike β¦ against the United States. Although American intelligence agencies intercept Japanese communications hinting at the attack, they are unwilling to believe such a strike could ever occur on U.S. soil. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Locations: | airplaneboatjapansubmarineu boatairplane shot down |
Characters: | american soldierjapanese soldier |
Period: | world war twoyear 1941 |
Story: | naval uniformu.s. navyshore leavepacific oceannavybased on novelgunexplosionthree word titlepunctuation in titlemachine gunmapradiopilotattack β¦u.s. presidentexclamation point in titlegeneralwashington d.c.repetition in titlecoloneltokyo japanu.s. armyhawaiismokeprime ministerdoubtmajorambassadorbombertelegramweekendairfieldair raidaircraftaircraft carrieradmiralaerial combatfighter planebiplanenegotiationradartorpedobattleshipdefeatnational parkwarshipair strikepearl harborconvoycorporaldead soldierhangarreference to gandhistar spangled bannersurprise attacktypingsinking shipair baseanti aircraft gunlieutenant colonelreference to franklin d. rooseveltairforcemilitary lifecode breakingwarplanearmy captaintask forceair attacksundayhonolulu hawaiimilitary strategyreference to eleanor rooseveltmilitary intelligenceoahu hawaiistate departmentlieutenant commanderstaff sergeantbomber aircraftdecoderjapanese navyb 17 bomberflag raisingflying lessonlieutenant generalmilitary headquartersdeclaration of warminesweepermajor generalblack smokedelaynaval shipship's cookarmor piercing ammunitiondive bomber (See All) |
A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.
Subgenre: | autobiographicalblack independent film |
Themes: | murderrobberyangerredemption |
Locations: | restaurantchurchhotelairplanenightclubshipmexico |
Characters: | doctormother son relationshipafrican americanjapanesepsychiatrist |
Story: | u.s. navyshore leavenavalnavyextortioncharacter name in titlefightflashbackkissbeatingjailgay slurchild abusedream sequenceracial slur β¦directed by stardateex convictblack americanpoemconvenience storebookstoresailorgunfirethanksgivinggraduationfamily reunionchild molestationsan diego californiachild abandonmentcleveland ohiopancakefoster homemother son reuniontemperdirected by co starwheatlocustbrigsearch for familydemotiondisciplinary hearing (See All) |
In April 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars, H.M.S. Surprise, a British frigate, is under the command of Captain Jack Aubrey. Aubrey and the Surprise's current orders are to track and capture or destroy a French privateer named Acheron. The Acheron is currently in the Atlantic off South America headed β¦toward the Pacific in order to extend Napoleon's reach of the wars. This task will be a difficult one as Aubrey quickly learns in an initial battle with the Acheron that it is a bigger and faster ship than the Surprise, which puts the Surprise at a disadvantage. Aubrey's single-mindedness in this seemingly impossible pursuit puts him at odds with the Surprise's doctor and naturalist, Stephen Maturin, who is also Aubrey's most trusted advisor on board and closest friend. Facing other internal obstacles which have resulted in what they consider a string of bad luck, Aubrey ultimately uses Maturin's scientific exploits to figure out a way to achieve his and the ship's seemingly impossible goal. (Read More)
Subgenre: | swashbuckler |
Themes: | militaryfriendshipsuicidetortureheronature |
Locations: | seaenglandshipstorm at seasea battle |
Characters: | doctortattooaction herofrenchself surgery |
Period: | 19th century1800s |
Story: | naval officersouth pacificnavymedical examinationeavesdroppingbased on novelfightbloodbare chested malesingingknifesurprise endingshootoutbeatingmirror β¦shot in the headcatswordgunfightvomitingshowdownhand to hand combatprayercombatsword fightambushdeath of friendmapno opening creditsbirddisarming someonedrawingdrowningshot in the foreheadpursuitgiftwildlifewhippingsurgeryhand grenadeslow motionshot in the stomachcookclassical musicirishviolincannonadventurertelescopeecologygunshot woundinsectfather figureenglishsuperstitionfogdeceitsailorbroken armnervous breakdownall male castexpeditionwar herowar violencecorporal punishmentaccidental shootingtoastamputationbathrobecellocricket the gamebayonetpunanarchistcamouflagemusketmilitary trainingflogginganarchismsailing shipbeetleflintlock rifleflintlock pistoldecoyleadershippretending to be deadbrain surgerylord's prayernapoleonic warsstabbed with a swordtortoiseempire fashioniguananaval battlestabbed with a bayonetlost at seatinnitusnaturalistsailpuddingd box motion codeunion jackroyal navyburial at seagalapagos islandsprivateerwhalerfrigatenapoleonic erastring ensemblebritish seamanmilitary promotionroyal marines (See All) |
A Major with an attitude problem and a history of getting things done is told to interview military prisoners with death sentences or long terms for a dangerous mission; To parachute behind enemy lines and cause havoc for the German Generals at a rest house on the eve of D-Day.
Subgenre: | martial arts |
Themes: | militarybetrayalprisonheroracismpsychopathwrestlingredemption |
Locations: | hospitallondon englandcastlemilitary prison |
Characters: | military policesoldiertough guyaction heroamerican abroadamerican soldier |
Period: | 1940sworld war two |
Story: | uniformtitle spoken by characterbased on novelexplosionpartyknifethree word titlepistolfireshootoutfistfightmachine guncar accidentshot in the headbattle β¦gunfightbrawlhand to hand combatcriminalcombatshot in the backdisguiseambulanceprisonerexploding caranti herodisarming someonepart of seriestrainingmissionscene during end creditshangingfirst partthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolex convictgeneralsilencerbattlefieldblack americanmachismohand grenadejeepshot in the stomachexploding buildingvisitcannonu.s. armygunshot woundspecial forcescommandogasolineopening a doorethnic slurwar herowar violenceblack manstandoffmajorcommando unitcommando missionbehind enemy linesbayonetjudocar set on firecommando raidtitle same as bookoverhead camera shotbrittanytommy gunarmy baseexploding boatgerman occupationsteel helmetkilled with a gunfriendly fireblack hairsuicide missionbasic trainingm 60 machine gunfight in the restroommp 40 machine gunwalther ppkoccupied nationkilled in an explosionm1 rifleblack soldier (See All) |
In 1945, the Marines attack twelve thousand Japaneses protecting the twenty square kilometers of the sacred Iwo Jima island in a very violent battle. When they reach the Mount Suribachi and six Marines raise their flag on the top, the picture becomes a symbol in a post Great Depression America. The β¦government brings the three survivors to America to raise funds for war, bringing hope to desolate people, and making the three men heroes of the war. However, the traumatized trio has difficulty dealing with the image built by their superiors, sharing the heroism with their mates. (Read More)
Themes: | militarydrunkennessmurderdeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagedrinkingtortureheroracismdivorcedeath of fatheralcoholismdying β¦prejudice (See All) |
Mood: | gorerainnightmare |
Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarbeachtrainairplanejapanshiptrain station |
Characters: | nursefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboyteenage boypolicemandancerphotographernative american β¦sheriffu.s. soldierjapanese soldier (See All) |
Period: | 1940sworld war two |
Story: | pacific oceanmedalislandfightbloodviolenceflashbackmasturbationcigarette smokingdancingphotographexplosionsingingpartytelephone call β¦voice over narrationcryingbased on booksongcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headcameradrinkbattlearrestundressinglettershootingvomitingrifletearsrunningdead bodyguitarmanhattan new york cityshot in the backsubjective cameraswimmingdecapitationnewspaperbandambushmountainmapsevered headno opening creditsradiocoffinshot in the legflash forwardstatuetankfarmeramerican flagexploding bodysevered armshot in the armfireworksbattlefieldheart attackwashington d.c.twenty somethinggrenadejeeplistening to musicrace relationsfamepropagandaloss of friendmale bondingsergeantparadehitchhikerhaircuttokyo japanbraveryboxer shortscigarette lighterarizonachoirbigotrysevered legcrowdplaying cardsheroismceremonybazookarepeated scenehead blown offwar herofirearmundertakerbunkergovernorflarelistening to a radiostretcherbayonettimes square manhattan new york cityfuneral homeman on fireu.s. marine corpsvictorymortuaryu.s. senatorrunnerbaseball stadiumswimwearmorticianflame throweru.s. marinesharpshooterconvoycamaraderiehospital gowndead soldierartilleryjapanese armystar spangled bannerdessertstory continued during end creditsplatoonfund raisingokinawa japannative american reservationreference to franklin d. rooseveltbody partsimperial japanpolitical manipulationpolkau.s. sailorwhite house washington d.c.reference to james cagneyman overboardarmadaduologysinging triomemorial daypapier machereference to harry s. trumanshot back to backstill images during end creditsiwo jimasulphurwar bondreference to tyrone poweridolatrybeach landinggold star mothermilitary promotiontarawa (See All) |
It's 1941. Robert E. Lee Prewitt has requested Army transfer and has ended up at Schofield in Hawaii. His new captain, Dana Holmes, has heard of his boxing prowess and is keen to get him to represent the company. However, 'Prew' is adamant that he doesn't box anymore, so Captain Holmes gets his subo β¦rdinates to make his life a living hell. Meanwhile Sergeant Warden starts seeing the captain's wife, who has a history of seeking external relief from a troubled marriage. Prew's friend Maggio has a few altercations with the sadistic stockade Sergeant 'Fatso' Judson, and Prew begins falling in love with social club employee Lorene. Unbeknownst to anyone, the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor looms in the distance. (Read More)
Subgenre: | historical event |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarydrunkennessmurderdeathfriendshiprevengemarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancydrinkingtortureescapeextramarital affair β¦divorcecorruptionlonelinessunfaithfulnesssexualitycrueltydyingblindness (See All) |
Mood: | rainarchive footage |
Locations: | barbeachairplanenightclubshiprooftopairplane shot downkissing on the beach |
Characters: | military policehusband wife relationshipfriendsingerprostitutesoldierdancermusicianwaitressu.s. soldierofficer |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1941 |
Story: | uniformbased on novelfightsexbloodbare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingdancingphotographexplosionsingingknifefire β¦cryingsongbeatingshot to deathfistfightmachine gundrinkbattleundressingbookriflebeertearsrunningpianoprostitutionalcoholswimmingstabbingwomanstabbed to deathboxingroommatemarriage proposalconvertiblegymamerican flagtragic eventfalling down stairscaptainwoundjeephelmetsergeantboxermovie stardysfunctional marriageaccidental deathblockbusterswimsuitcrying manburialtowelcolonelbar fightguardswitchbladebombingu.s. armyitalian americanshovelbilliardshawaiiknife fightethnic slurgunfiremiscarriagepiano playerharassmenthit in the facebandageplaying poollockerjukeboxdiggingcoca colapeer pressurelistening to a radioboxing ringair raiddrillmilitary trainingradio newswoman smokerblues musicmarital infidelitybarrackspassing outammunitionbanjocourt martialpearl harboralcohol abuseprivatehostessreference to benito mussolinidead soldiermarchinggay subtextbeer bottledining hallhawaiian shirtfriendly firetrystpre warchildlessnessoliveawolman wearing a towelpromiscuous pastabsent without leavearmy captainbilly clubsundaybuglestrafingmpleiman in a swimsuitreference to robert e. leestockadecottapsarlington national cemeterybuglerdrunk soldierjapanese air forcefemale in a swimsuithawaiian musicstepping on someone's handbare fisted fightleavenworth penitentiarypay day (See All) |
The life of 'Louis Zamperini' (qv), an Olympic athlete who joined the armed forces during the second world war. Only to be captured by the Japanese navy after a plane crash in the Pacific. During his capture, Louie must continue his fight by surviving through the war.
Themes: | torturestarvation |
Locations: | beachjapanseaprison camp |
Characters: | brother brother relationshipsoldierpolice officerphotographerjapaneseamericanjapanese soldierjapanese military |
Period: | 1940sworld war two |
Story: | pacific oceannavyislandbased on novelfightf ratedbloodmale nudityone word titleflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malegunbased on true storytitle directed by female β¦vomitingrunningmale pubic hairsurvivaldeath of friendprisonerfishfishingracial slurgunshottraininghairy chestwhat happened to epilogueloss of friendcampbarefoot malesharkcrying manplaneprisoner of warolympicstitle at the endgunfireman cryingforced to stripplane crashraftfilm cameraseagullcrash landingin medias resu.s. air forcecoalweight lossstarvingrunnershark attackflash cameraends with biographical notesemaciationjapanese armyolympiansunburnlifeboatlarge format cameragreat white sharklost at seawoman directorsportsimperial japanolympic athleteraw meatman forced to stripends with real life photospow campworld war1936 olympicstaken prisoner (See All) |
Tom Farrell is a navy officer who gets posted at the Pentagon and is to report to the secretary of defense David Brice. He starts an affair with Susan Atwell not knowing that she is Brice's mistress. When Susan is found dead, Tom is assigned to the case of finding the killer who is believed to be a β¦KGB mole! Tom could soon become a suspect when a Polaroid negative of him was found at Susan's place. He now has only a few hours to find the killer before the computer regenerates the photo. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmsuspenseconspiracypolitical thrillerpolitical conspiracy |
Themes: | militarymurderdeathfriendshipsuicideinfidelityjealousypoliticsadulteryescapeinvestigationdeceptionextramarital affaircorruptionparanoia β¦claustrophobia (See All) |
Mood: | rainneo noircar chase |
Locations: | restauranthotelcarcemeterynightclubtaxiairportelevatorwheelchairapartmentshipofficetaxi driversex in a carstorm at sea |
Characters: | homosexualfriendlove trianglelustsecurity guarddriversuicide by gunshotofficership captain |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | naval uniformnaval officeru.s. navynavybased on novelfemale nudityviolencefemale frontal nudityinterviewbare chested malegunsex scenekisscigarette smokingphotograph β¦chasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callshot to deathmirrorface slapremakerescueslow motion scenearrestfalling from heightvomitingheld at gunpointrunninglingeriebedcar crashrevolvercleavagespyfoot chasegay slurflashlightassassindeath of friendpoliticiansubwaynonlinear timelinewhite pantiesfalse accusationscantily clad femalehit by a carsearchfemme fatalegunshotlimousinelibraryblack pantiesdangerpay phoneundercoverrace against timecover uplightningu.s. presidentgympresidentfemale removes her clothesautomobilepremarital sexkissing while having sexespionagecianewspaper headlinesubtitled scenetrustwashington d.c.cold waranswering machineloyaltyassassination attemptnipples visible through clothingelectronic music scoredressheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrortape recordersociopathlifting someone into the airtold in flashbackwalkie talkieagenthidingphone boothparking garagewhite housebreakfastshopping mallkicked in the crotchplot twiststairssenatoramerican presidentevidenceaccidental killingaerial shotundercover agentrainstormtuxedopassionate kissweatherpolitical corruptionreflectioncia agentyellingcomputer crackermajorthong pantiessailboatcrashcigaretteunsubtitled foreign languagekgbtop secretmetal detectortwo way mirrorfatal attractionhitchcockianpillowmolecold war erapentagondeath of loveru.s. senatorstraight razorcrime of passionsittingmanila philippinesgovernment corruptionnewscasterdog tagloss of loverex special forcesfax machinecomputer programmerlimousine driverenglish subtitles in originalwashington monumentpolitical intriguepleadingsouth africanplanting evidencebellhopman and woman in bedpolitical cover upwoman wearing a thongromantic trianglerussian spyteddyreference to laurel and hardysecretary of defensetwist the dancelincoln memorialintelligence officerjumping between buildingspolitical aideends with dedicationsleeper agentlieutenant commanderdenouementreference to tolstoyarmy intelligencereference to alexander solzhenitsynsoviet agent (See All) |
'Tom Wolfe (I)' (qv)'s book on the history of the U.S. Space program reads like a novel, and the film has that same fictional quality. It covers the breaking of the sound barrier by 'Chuck Yeager' (qv) to the Mercury 7 astronauts, showing that no one had a clue how to run a space program or how to s β¦elect people to be in it. Thrilling, funny, charming and electrifying all at once. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | militarymarriageadulteryfuneralrivalry |
Mood: | moving |
Locations: | barbeachhelicoptercemeterydesertelevatormotelouter spacenew mexicoairplane accident |
Characters: | nursemilitary officeraustralian aboriginalgerman american |
Period: | 1940s1960s1950s |
Story: | naval officermedical examinationtitle spoken by characterinterviewmasturbationfirevoice over narrationbased on bookhorsefalling from heightvomitingscientistcaliforniau.s. presidentconvertible β¦soviet unionwashington d.c.flirtingcold warhypodermic needlemale bondingspacecraftfloridapress conferenceparadewhite houseministernewsreel footagesenatoraviationastronautmarital separationbarbecueloss of husbandethnic slurnasarocketheroismpublishertelevision newsrestroommarinewetting pantspaparazzifamous scorechimpanzeehouston texasaircraft carrierstutteringu.s. air forcespace explorationbroomu.s. vice presidentseasicknessspace programspace raceu.s. space programtest pilotsperm sampleriding accidenthorseback chasefan dancersound barrierenema bagspace campspacecraft accidentnational air and space administration (See All) |
Two powerful German guns control the seas past the Greek island of Navarone making the evacuation of endangered British troops on a neighboring island impossible. Air attack is useless so a team of six Allied and Greek soldiers is put ashore to meet up with partisans to try and dynamite the guns. Th β¦e mission is perilous enough anyway but are the Germans on the island getting further help too?. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial artscult filmsuspense |
Themes: | militarybetrayaltortureweddingherodeception |
Locations: | hospitalhotelmotorcycleboatvillageseacavegermanynazi germanyairplane accidentfishing boatstorm at seasea battle |
Characters: | brother sister relationshipsoldiertough guyaction heroprofessorsnipersniper rifle |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1943 |
Story: | eavesdroppingislandbased on novelfightviolencegunkissexplosionsingingknifepistolvoice over narrationshootoutfistfightmachine gun β¦face slapbattlegunfightbrawlshowdownriflehand to hand combatbombplace name in titleinterrogationcombatswimmingambushmountaindisguiseambulancestabbingmontagemixed martial artssuicide attemptexploding cardisarming someoneprologuekaratewidowertough girltankmercenarysemiautomatic pistolsilencerbattlefieldtraitorshavinghand grenadesabotageblockbusterbroken legcannonexplosiveresistancegreeceplanespecial forcesdynamitecommandocapturekarate chopwedding receptionwar crimeswastikaruinsgreekmonasteryfemale fighterwar herofirearmwar violencemajorsailboatcommando unitfortresscommando missionexploding truckbehind enemy linesamputationbayonetbritish armymilitary uniformmotorboatsubmachine gunjudofamous scorecommando raidtitle same as bookairfieldair raidaircraftdemolitionssadmiralvictorytommy gunresistance fighterfighter planemountain climbingcavernshoulder holsterexploding boatbattleshipnazi uniformseaplanejudo throwsharpshooterair strikeartilleryship wreckmortarsearchlightmountaineercar falling off a cliffbritish navyship sinkingalliesfalling over a cliffmp 40 machine gunsailtruth serumisland name in titlegangrenedestroyerexplosives expertclothes torn offss officerelectronics expertaegean seaclimbing a cliffamphibious landingfictional island (See All) |
Based on J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese β¦ airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of ageepic |
Themes: | militarymurderdeathfriendshipsurrealismsuicidebetrayalprisonescaperobberyracismthefttheatredyingcourage β¦starvation (See All) |
Locations: | hospitalchurchswimming poolhotelmotorcycleairplaneboatbicyclewaterjapanshiptruckbaseballchinaairplane runway |
Characters: | nursedoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendsingerteenage boyteacherstudentthiefreference to godjapanesechineseamerican β¦u.s. soldierjapanese soldierchinese soldier (See All) |
Period: | 1940sworld war two |
Story: | u.s. navyfrustrationbased on novelfightbloodgunkissphotographexplosionsingingpartychasebased on true storycryingsong β¦beatingdreamunderwearfoodface slapbattleswordshootingtearssunglassesdead bodypianobritishsurvivalcandlebridgeprisonernunno opening creditsradiocoffinbathgraveyardcigar smokinglimousinepilotbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecostumesuitcasestatuetankflowerspursuitgardensleepingfireworksrefugeeclass differenceshaterecord playerchesspoempirategolffalling down stairsgrenadeflyingrace relationsfaintingcomic booksurvivorrecordinghong kongstealingsergeantexploding buildingwristwatchmobculture clashtennisdead womanmilkstreet lifetokyo japanbombingchild's point of viewbraveryu.s. armykatana swordchild protagonisthungerevacuationheavenaviationdead childparachuteprisoner of warchoirsoulcapturestadiumdead woman with eyes opencoincrowdatheistchauffeurmudphilippinespiano playerdormitorychocolatebarbed wirepeasantharbordockstonestreet marketcorporal punishmentabandoned housesingaporeatomic bombblack marketharmonicashoecostume partystethoscopecolonialismhead injurykitefeverteethluckorchestral music scorebettingcadillacair raidradio newssurrendermovie camerapotatou.s. air forceexploding airplaneeyesfleeingfootprintmotorcycle with a sidecarricepowpretending to be deadpick axearmy lifepearl harborweldingtrademodel airplaneparatrooperhiroshima japanjapanese armyconey island brooklyn new york citycountry clubscavengercaninginnocence lostsalutestarving childseparation from familyinternment campwatchtowerabandoned shipshanghai chinawaterfrontjapanese occupationkite flyingokinawa japancholeraboys' choirvitaminchinese armywreathfleetnagasaki japanmarblestoy airplanefaucetreference to franklin d rooseveltsoldier of fortunebartertin canarchgocartoxenfar eastmangosymphonic music scoreindochinastealing from a dead bodyproteinreference to norman rockwellsalt minecooliedeath marchtextile milldysenterylegless manyangtze riverbridge the card gamemosquito netair droprear end car accidentmusic score features choirboy sopranoid tagjapanese air forcedowned airplaneaircraft explosiongolf shoesjapanese surrender (See All) |
Anthony "Swoff" Swofford, a Camus-reading kid from Sacramento, enlists in the Marines in the late 1980s. He malingers during boot camp, but makes it through as a sniper, paired with the usually-reliable Troy. The Gulf War breaks out, and his unit goes to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield. After 175 day β¦s of boredom, adrenaline, heat, worry about his girlfriend finding someone else, losing it and nearly killing a mate, demotion, latrine cleaning, faulty gas masks, and desert football, Desert Storm begins. In less than five days, it's over, but not before Swoff sees burned bodies, flaming oil derricks, an oil-drenched horse, and maybe a chance at killing. Where does all the testosterone go? (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedy |
Themes: | u.s. militarydrunkennessmurderdeathfriendshipinfidelitychristmasreligionpregnancydrinkingfearfunerallonelinessgamblingillness β¦mental illnesshomophobiafreedom (See All) |
Mood: | rainnightmare |
Locations: | bartrainhelicopterairplanebusdeserttruckhumvee |
Characters: | nursefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipdancerbabyreference to god β¦snipercatholicuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroadsniper riflelove letteru.s. soldieramerican soldierairplane stewardess (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1990schristmas partyyear 1989year 1991year 1990year 1983 |
Story: | fake illnessboredompranktitle spoken by characterfightfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceone word titleinterviewflashbackmasturbationbare chested male β¦dancingphotographsingingerectionpantiespistolshowertelephone callfirevoice over narrationcryingsongcorpseunderweartesticlesmachine gunhorseurinationshot in the headwatching tvdrinkundressingbare buttlettershootingbookvomitingriflebeertearsrunningdead bodysex standing upreference to jesus christprayerreportersubjective cameragay slurflashlighttoiletwhite pantiesexploding carcoffinpainflash forwardbusinessmanperson on firetentreadingtankobscene finger gesturecheating wifemachismotv newshand grenadesupermarketbulletwoundpropagandatied to a bedloss of friendmale bondingamerican footballwatching a moviesergeantexploding buildingassaultmovie theaterstrangerparadehonorbreakfastiraqcelebrationgas maskhaircutcensorshipgrocery storetarget practiceveteransanddark humorsex talkdeath threatevacuationiraq warmental hospitalmiami floridatheatre audienceoilhawaiiprideaccidental killingdead manphiladelphia pennsylvaniasevered legt shirtcameldormitorymexican americanharassmentanti wardead animalbureaucracydefecationcommanderpush upsinsane asylumsweatiranianwetting pantsscorpionhazingmilitary uniformsunrisevhshorninessshirtburnt bodyteamworkhome videoreference to the virgin maryu.s. marine corpsburn victimfreedom of speechsevered footreference to george w. bushgoggleswalkmanveilpaintballvietnam war veterantrenchautomatic weaponbarracksdustarabicreading a letterboot campmeaning of lifememoirgulf warcrossing selffree speechbottled waterarab culturereference to ernest hemingwayland minesandstormmarchingsaudi arabiacrawlingmerry christmasjihaduh 1 huey helicopterkurdouthousefriendly firereference to saddam husseinwatching pornographyceiling faneye injurydog fecesplatoonpep talkgoing homerecruitblow torchbiological warfarelaxativecamouflage uniformkuwaitmilitary enlistmentlieutenant colonelbureaucratcuban americanbasic trainingsacramento californiaend of warbased on memoirmine fieldoil wellhondamale soldierreference to dick cheneyfuneral parlorreference to jfk assassinationdrill instructoroil fieldreference to stevie wondercrude oildear john letterdog tagslatrinebuglenerve gaswelcome home partyburnt corpsefilthy toiletfinger up anusdigging a holesanta claus hatcease firehot weatherinfidelreference to josephbattalionm1 abrams tankoil businessstaff sergeantburned up carshooting into the airsmack upside the headreveillecamp pendleton californiaoperation desert stormwagner ride of the valkyriesassembling a riflecharred bodyfoot lockerreference to kenny gu. s. marines dress uniform (See All) |
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships explode and are sunk. At first, the authorities think its either underwater mines or underwater volcanic activity. The authorities soon head to Odo Island, close to where several of the ships were sunk. One night, something comes onshore and destroys β¦several houses and kills several people. A later expedition to the island led by paleontologist Professor Kyohei Yamane, his daughter Emiko, and young navy frogman Hideto Ogata (who also happens to be Emiko's lover, even though she is betrothed to Dr. Daisuke Serizawa) soon discover something more devastating than imagined in the form of a 164-foot-tall (50-meter-tall) monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now, the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan but the rest of the world as well. Can the monster be destroyed before it is too late, and what role will the mysterious Serizawa play in the battle? (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmcreature featureallegorymonster movieasian horror |
Themes: | militarysuicidedancemonsterpanicradiationradioactivity |
Locations: | beachtrainhelicoptervillagejapanshipstormlaboratoryship firecity on fire |
Characters: | father daughter relationshipjapaneseamericanfishermanfiance fiancee relationship |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | pacific oceannavyislandcharacter name in titleone word titleguntelephone callfiremachine guntelevisionscientistreportermapexploding carradio β¦argumentskeletonfirst partdisasterdestructionsurvivordinosaurrampagetokyo japanresearchevacuationpsychotronicaquariumchoirsailoreye patchcrowdgiant monstershipwreckatomic bombelectric shockdeath of title characterexploding shipvillagerdivernarrativenuclear weaponfossilkaijugeologyoxygenmass destructioncoast guardgodzillaremadesinking shiphorror movie remadepart stop motiongeiger counternuclear accidenttokusatsupaleontologistbandaged headpower linegojiradestruction of citymonster terrorizes citynuclear radiationradio operatoranti nuclearradioactive materialhigh voltageh bombtrilobite (See All) |
1945, in World War II Germany, the tough Sergeant Don 'Wardaddy' Collier commands a tank and survives a German attack with his veteran crew composed of Boyd 'Bible' Swan, Trini 'Gordo' Garcia and Grady 'Coon-Ass' Travis. He receives a rookie soldier Norman Ellison as the substitute for his deceased β¦gunner and he tries to harden the youth along the way. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of age |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarydrunkennessmurderdeathsuicidebrutalityexecutionself sacrifice |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | forestnazi germany |
Characters: | soldiertough guychristiansniperamerican abroadu.s. soldieramerican soldierdeath of heronazi soldier |
Period: | world war twoyear 1945 |
Story: | uniformtitle spoken by characterfightbloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingphotographexplosionsingingknifepistolfireshootout β¦beatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunhorseshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headwritten by directorbattlegunfightvomitingrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatbombrevolverfightingcombatshot in the backf worddecapitationsurvivalwineambushmassacredeath of friendwomanarmystabbed to deathmapexploding carno opening creditsshot in the legshot in the foreheadbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialogueperson on firemissiondeath of childtankstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderexploding bodyhorse ridingpremarital sexshot in the armsubtitled scenebattlefieldchild murdermachismoshavingcaptainhand grenadegrenadeburned alivereference to adolf hitlermass murdersociopathsergeantexploding buildingcrushed to deathgun battlecannonrednecku.s. armystabbed in the throathatredtitle appears in writingbible quotedeath of protagonistexploding headprisoner of warone dayarmorgasolinestabbed in the eyeminelieutenantsevered legethnic slurdeath of loved onerpgwar crimemain character diessouthern accentheroismbazookamexican americanprayingswastikahead blown offwar herofirearmwar violencepiano playingstandoffwhistlefilm starts with textexploding truckbehind enemy linesbloody body of childmilitary uniformhanged manstabbed in the faceexploding housesssurrendermain character shottommy gunflare gunarmy baserookiebilingualismarm slingautomatic weaponlandminelast standdog tagchild soldierair strikemale camaraderiebolt action riflehanged womansevered faceplatoonpalm readingsmoke grenadeanti aircraft gunexploding tankmilitary lifefirefightlast man standingarmy captainscars on backreading the biblearmy sergeantarmy private50. caliber machine gunncoheroic militaryhistorically inaccurate (See All) |
The story of Rick Blaine, a cynical world-weary ex-patriate who runs a nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco during the early stages of WWII. Despite the pressure he constantly receives from the local authorities, Rick's cafe has become a kind of haven for refugees seeking to obtain illicit letters that β¦will help them escape to America. But when Ilsa, a former lover of Rick's, and her husband, show up to his cafe one day, Rick faces a tough challenge which will bring up unforeseen complications, heartbreak and ultimately an excruciating decision to make. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | drunkennessmurderfriendshipbetrayalpoliticsdrinkingescapeherogamblingfreedompolice corruption |
Locations: | bartrainhotelairplaneparis francenightclubairportfrance |
Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicesingerpolice officermusicianlove trianglerussianpolice arrestmilitary officergerman soldiergerman abroadnazi soldiernazi officeralcoholic drink |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1941 |
Story: | resentmentextortionbased on playtitle spoken by characterone word titleflashbackgundancingsingingpistolvoice over narrationshot to deatharrestplace name in titlecafe β¦pianowomanmapanti herodouble crossbartenderimmigrationsmokingprologuechampagneevil mancity name in titlepianistrefugeesacrificecasinochessundergroundloyaltypropagandaguitaristrailway stationcynicismarabfat manfograinstormtuxedomusic bandpiano playerpickpocketeiffel tower parispolice chieflost lovebitternessperformerold flameblack marketmoroccowagermacguffinbroken heartdocumentfamous scorerepeated linenazi occupationnewlywedfreedom fighterresistance fighterfamous linegestaposittinggloberoulettecurfewescaped prisonervisaneon signidealistfamous songnightclub ownerfrench resistanceresistance movementsearchlightsource musiclisbon portugallovers reunitedbazaarconcentration camp survivorla marseillaisesecret marriagenazi occupied francepatronanti naziwar refugeevichycasablancaarc de triomphe pariscontemporary settingforced perspectivefrench colonybulgarianreference to charles degaullewipeamerican expatriatecasablanca moroccogroup singingseemingly widowedfree french (See All) |
When a crusading chairperson of the military budget committee pressures the would be Navy secretary to begin full gender integration of the service, he offers the chance for a test case for a female trainee in the US Navy's elite SEAL/C.R.T. selection program. LT. Jordan O'Neill is given the assignm β¦ent, but no one expects her to succeed in an inhumanly punishing regime that has a standard 60% dropout rate for men. However, O'Neill is determined to prove everyone wrong. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
Themes: | militaryprejudice |
Locations: | helicopterbathtubsubmarineu boat |
Characters: | female protagonistsoldiersniper |
Period: | 1990s |
Story: | u.s. navynavytitle spoken by charactershowerbeatingbattlecompetitioncombatwomanshot in the legtrainingmissiontough girlcharacter says i love youfeminism β¦battlefieldpowerstrong female charactermachismoperiod in titlepoemhead buttnipples visible through clothingelectronic music scoreheavy rainsergeantblockbusterstrong female leadfemale warriorhaircuttensionnicknamehit in the crotchfemale leadsexismkicked in the crotchfeministspecial forcessenatorsexual harassmentdiscriminationbathingassault rifleblack eyecommandotitle at the endlieutenantabbreviation in titlephysical abusesatellitefemale soldierharassmentstrugglebellleaderdrillmilitary trainingman hits a womandeterminationu.s. senatorshower roomleadershipfemale in a showerendurancewoman in uniformwoman hits a manobstacle coursereference to the ten commandmentsreference to cnnnavy sea air and land forcenavy sealplutoniumreference to joan of archead shavingbasic traininglibyamilitary lifepushed into watertrip wirereconnaissancefighting the systemmental abusemale female hugringing a bellsexual discriminationvisceraltraining exerciseholding someone's head underwaterreference to solomonwoman in militaryconsoling hughelicopter gunshipview through rifle scopebreaking someone's nosereference to muammar gaddafireference to newsweek magazinehead dunked in waterbreakthrough herofemale senatorglass ceilingkicked in the testiclesmaster chiefcrewcutu.s. army rangersnavy lieutenant (See All) |
Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. It would be an imp β¦ossible mission: with the art trapped behind enemy lines, and with the German army under orders to destroy everything as the Reich fell, how could these guys - seven museum directors, curators, and art historians, all more familiar with Michelangelo than the M-1 - possibly hope to succeed? But as the Monuments Men, as they were called, found themselves in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect and defend mankind's greatest achievements. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedyheist |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarymurderdeathbetrayalescapeartdeceptionrobberyredemptioncourageself sacrificeghost town |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | new york citybeachrestaurantchurchsnowairplaneparis franceboatvillageapartmentfarmitalyenglandfrancetruck β¦castlegermanymuseumtrain stationnazi germany (See All) |
Characters: | doctorsoldierpriesthostageprofessorsnipergermanamerican abroadengineermilitary officergerman soldieru.s. soldierrussian soldiernazi soldier β¦actor director writerrussian abroad (See All) |
Period: | 1940sworld war two1970syear 1945year 1944year 1943year 1977 |
Story: | vandalismuniformtitle spoken by characterblooddogbare chested malecigarette smokingexplosionknifesurprise endingpistolshowerbased on true storyfirebased on book β¦shootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterhorseshot in the chestrescuewritten by directorbattlearrestgunfightletterpaintingrifleheld at gunpointbombinterrogationcaferevolvercombatshot in the backspyambushdisguisedeath of friendmontagebridgemapfalse accusationman with glassesno opening creditsradiodouble crossgraveyardtrainingflash forwardtheaterbinocularsfugitivemissionrace against timestatuetenttanku.s. presidentscardirected by staramerican flaggeneralnewspaper headlinesubtitled scenearsonbattlefieldtraitorgoldcaptainwarehousereference to adolf hitlerlooking at oneself in a mirrorarchitecturehelmetbarnjail cellsergeantarchitectdesperationart gallerymexican standoffcoloneldentisttarget practicebraveryu.s. armyresistanceimpostormercilessnessevacuationsculptureensemble castspecial forcesdynamitewisecrack humorcommandomustacheminelieutenantflamethrowerwritten by starnewspaper clippingenglishman abroadheroismtranslatorpost world war twobarbed wireswastikaarmored carabandoned housemajorfemale spycommando unitaustriabelgiumcommando missionartifactbehind enemy linesbritish armymilitary uniformgurneybased on true eventsbritish soldierhistoriantitle same as bookairfieldssmilitary trainingfrenchmanshooting rangemass gravetommy gunresistance fighterarmy basebiplanebilingualismwar criminalmad doctornormandyinspired by true eventslootingvinyllandminered armynazi uniformdetonatorchild soldierreference to pablo picassoart theftmale camaraderieart collectorgeneratorabandoned mineham radiolugerfrenchwomanobstacle coursecollaboratorfrench resistanceplatoonreference to leonardo da vincigold barreference to michelangelowartimeair basefrench countrysidegold toothart collectionbasic traininglast supperrailyardslideshowcasualty of waramateur radiorepatriationcuratorart historianco written by actorcopper minesculptinghidden lootmilitary jeepsalt minepainting as artplunderstolen artarmy privatereference to raphaelstolen goldplunderingreference to pierre auguste renoirwar reparationsburning paintingghent belgiumreference to jan van eyckreference to the madonna (See All) |
Italy, 1944. As the war takes its toll on Allied forces in Europe, a squadron of black pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen are finally given the chance to prove themselves in the sky - even as they battle discrimination on the ground. It's a tribute to the unsung heroes who rose above extraordinary β¦challenges and ultimately soared into history. (Read More)
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitaryracismalcoholism |
Locations: | baritalytunnelairplane on fire |
Characters: | african americanteenage boyinterracial relationshipgermanamerican abroadself empowerment |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1944year 1942 |
Story: | title spoken by charactertwo word titlebare chested maleexplosionshot to deathshot in the chestpunched in the facebattlearrestcolor in titleshot in the backdeath of friendshot in the legmarriage proposalracial slur β¦binocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecharacter says i love youdirectorial debutgeneralsubtitled sceneblack americantwenty somethingitaliancaptainjeepjail cellcolonelbar fightmechanicbraveryairplane crashparachuteprisoner of wardeath of loved oneheroismblood on camera lensswastikamajorplane crashinterracial kissstretcherexploding truckmilitary basefighter pilotexploding shipdogfightaerial combatflare gunfighter planeu.s. air forceexploding airplanepentagonends with textracial segregationjet fighteroxygen maskfreight trainblowing a kissinsubordinationtrain wreckprisoner of war campanti aircraft gunplane shot downspeaking germanexploding trainaerial bombardment50 calibre machine gunstrafingriding motorcyclesmoking a pipetuskegee airmenbail outboeing b 17 flying fortressnorth american p 51 mustangfighter escortmesserschmitt me 109daredevil pilotamphibious landingblack jesusdouglas c 47 skytrain (See All) |
Opening with the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion under Cpt. Miller fight ashore to secure a beachhead. Amidst the fighting, two brothers are killed in action. Earlier in New Guinea, a third brother is KIA. Their mother, Mrs. Ryan, is to receive all thr β¦ee of the grave telegrams on the same day. The United States Army Chief of Staff, George C. Marshall, is given an opportunity to alleviate some of her grief when he learns of a fourth brother, Private James Ryan, and decides to send out 8 men (Cpt. Miller and select members from 2nd Rangers) to find him and bring him back home to his mother... (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarymurderfriendshipself sacrificefear of death |
Mood: | gorepoetic justice |
Locations: | beachchurchcemeteryfrance |
Characters: | teachersoldierjewishsniperamericanamerican abroadmilitary officeru.s. soldieramerican soldierdeath of hero |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1944 |
Story: | uniformtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlefightviolenceexplosionthree word titlebased on true storyshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestrescuebattleletter β¦vomitingprayercombatshot in the backdecapitationambushstabbingdeath of friendbridgearmystabbed to deathstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelineno opening creditsunderwater scenecontroversysearchshot in the legdrowningshot in the foreheadcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueperson on firemistaken identitytankamerican flagexploding bodyblindfoldsevered armshot in the armgeneraldismembermentwashington d.c.destinyhand grenadehelmetmutilationmale bondingexploding buildingblockbusterblack humorfateburialcrushed to deathanti semitismbraveryinvasionu.s. armyloss of sondark humorshot in the facedark herodisembowelmentprisoner of warseasiderainstormdark pastrescue missionsevered legflamethrowerloss of brotherwar crimemain character diesheroismtranslatorblood on camera lensruinsmolotov cocktailshot in the neckfirearmwar violencemale friendshipbunkergramophoneshot in the eyeunsubtitled foreign languagemilitary uniformsecond chancefinal battleshot in the throatrepeated linemorphineiowainfantrymass gravetommy gunsilhouettebilingualismcompassworld war two veterannormandydying wordssecret pasttrenchoptimismautomatic weaponlandminelast standcowardiceone last jobmercycanteend daydog tagmedicskepticismsteel helmetdying youngmale camaraderiedead soldierchancestar spangled bannerkilled in actionserendipityrealizationbell towerdivine interventionspeculationtinnitusexploding tankblown to piecesnazi occupied francemachine gun nestmale soldierwar memorialoptimistreconnaissancedisorientationplane wreckdeserted townbudding friendshipreference to betty grablecollision coursecombat casualtymale cryingshellingreference to edith piafarmy rangeract of godinfantrymanbrowning automatic rifledeath noticeomaha beachdesaturated colorsreference to betty boophalftrackhand tremorskip motion (See All) |
The personnel at the 4077 MASH unit deal with the horrors of the Korean War and the stresses faced in surgery by whatever means. The tone at the MASH is established by recent arrivals, surgeons Captains 'Hawkeye' Pierce, 'Duke' Forrest, and 'Trapper' John McIntyre - the latter who Hawkeye knows he's β¦ met somewhere, but Trapper who won't divulge where - whose antics can be best described as non-regulation, and in the negative words of one of their fellow MASH-ers: unmilitary. The unit's commanding officer, Colonel Henry Blake, doesn't care about this behavior as long as it doesn't affect him, and as long as they do their job and do it well, which they do. Their behavior does extremely bother fellow surgeon, Major Frank Burns, and recently arrived head nurse, Major Margaret Houlihan, who obtains the nickname 'Hot Lips' based on information they glean about her through underhanded means. Beyond their battles with Frank and Hot Lips, Hawkeye, Duke and/or Trapper help unit dentist Painless with a personal crisis, try to figure out if Hot Lips is a true blond, travel to Japan for a work and what they hope is a recreational trip, and hope to win big on a football bet against another unit in which they on the surface are the underdogs. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedymedicalmilitary spoof |
Themes: | militaryadulteryracismblackmailalcoholismcheating |
Mood: | satire |
Characters: | nursealcoholicamericanmilitary officeramerican soldier |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | eavesdroppinguniformtitle spoken by characterbased on novelfightfemale nuditybloodone word titleshowercoffinacronym in titlepublic nudityfantasy sequencesurgerygolf β¦syringejeepamerican footballblockbusterdentistsurgeonpractical jokeanti warkoreasuicidalstrait jacketamputationwagerimmaturityentire title is capitalized acronymignoranceloudspeakerkorean warclairvoyantarmy lifeblood transfusionhawaiian shirtfemale star appears nudewar injurywar victimarmy nursescene based on paintingmobile army surgical hospitalblack doctorm a s hreference to victor maturedraft evasionloudspeaker announcement (See All) |
1983. Tom Highway is a well-decorated career military man in the United States Marine Corps, he who has seen action in Korea and Vietnam. His current rank is Gunnery Sergeant. His experiences have led him to become an opinionated, no nonsense man, who is prone to bursts of violence, especially when β¦he's drunk, if the situation does not suit him, regardless of the specifics or people involved. Because of these actions, he has spent his fair share of overnighters behind bars. Close to retirement, one of his last assignments, one he requested, is back at his old unit at Cherry Point, North Carolina, from where he was transferred for insubordination. He is to train a reconnaissance platoon. His superior officer, the much younger and combat inexperienced Major Malcolm Powers, sees Highway as a relic of an old styled military. Highway's commanding officer, Lieutenant Ring, the platoon leader, is also a younger man who has no combat experience, but is academically inclined and happy-go-lucky. Highway finds that his team is a rag-tag bunch of slackers, who includes wannabe rock musician Stitch Jones, with who Highway had an inauspicious earlier meeting. The men in the platoon, who truly believe Highway is crazy, hate him, and don't understand why they have to follow his harsh training regimen when the United States is not currently at war. The major, who is all about efficiency regardless of combat readiness, has the same views of Highway. He is clear that he sees Highway's platoon sβ¦ (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedy |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarydrunkennessdeathfriendshiprevengebetrayalprisonfearherodeceptionrobberywrestlingredemptionrivalry β¦panic (See All) |
Locations: | barhelicopterairplanebuscourtroombus drivercaribbeanbar brawlprison fightmilitary helicopter |
Characters: | african americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingersoldierpolice officerhostagetough guyaction herowaitressalcoholicex husband ex wife relationshipmilitary officerolder man younger man relationshipdysfunctional relationshiplatino american |
Period: | 1980syear 1983 |
Story: | palm treeuniformislandtitle spoken by characterfightfemale nudityviolencetwo word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingdancingphotographexplosionsingingknife β¦pistolshowertelephone callshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestface slaprescuepunched in the facebattlearrestgunfightbrawlbeerhand to hand combatsunglassesplace name in titlerock musiccollegejailclassroomguitarrivercombatshot in the backf wordgay slurambushold mandeath of friendbridgemixed martial artsdinerprisonerjudgeman with glassesanti heroradiodisarming someonedouble crosscigar smokingbartenderracial slurtrainingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangermissionproduct placementcollege studenttankopening action sceneskeletoncourtscardirected by staramerican flagstalkingthreatened with a knifeprofanitygeneralobscene finger gesturebattlefieldhateak 47cold warpickup truckmachismomissilehand grenadegrenadebeer drinkingheavy rainjoggingjail cellwalkie talkieexercisemale bondingsergeantjumping from heightproduced by directorculture clashimprovisationfaked deathparaderocket launcherhitchhikerhitchhikingbar fightpresumed deadretirementredneckreverse footageswitchbladeprison guardface painttarget practicerap musicveterancynicismhatredpool tablem 16black and white scenearchival footagehit on the headpunched in the chestaerial shotparachutewisecrack humorcommandohomoeroticismkarate choplonerwar veteranlieutenantrelease from prisonrescue missionethnic slurpatriotismgrenade launchersouthern accentt shirtlighthousehappy endingvietnam veteranforced to stripmusclemanstrongmanwar herofirearmwar violencearmored carjukeboxmajorcomic reliefmarinetrailer homecheering crowdcommando unitcredit cardcommando missionone linerhazingmarching bandmilitary uniformguitar playermedical studentnorth carolinacommando raidcamouflagebus rideaircraft carriermilitary trainingcubanshooting rangeu.s. marine corpswoman slaps a manbulldozerpart of the body in titlerookiekorean warrock singerbudweiserchantingbattleshipbarracksreference to santa clausboot campreference to john lennonair strikemale camaraderieblack and white segues into colorkrav magareference to frankensteinmarchingmedical schooldisobeying orderspropaganda filmreference to muhammad aliobstacle coursebar ownerinsubordinationplatoonreference to elizabeth taylorfear of heightswinkreference to the vietnam warfiring rangemud wrestlingproduced by actordrinking problemgiving the fingersmoke grenadecamouflage uniformkorean war veteranslow dancingwar paintbasic trainingm 60 machine gunreference to paul mccartneych 47 chinook helicoptermachine gun nestmale soldierjumping from a helicopterdrill sergeantmilitary dress uniformwar propagandaplaying electric guitarreading a magazinemilitary paradeshoulder massagekicked in the bellywar buddyamphibious vehiclemilitary exercisereference to joe fraziermilitary jeepman in a towelmoonwalk dancingmisfiring gunarmy majorstaff sergeantfemale slaps a malegrenadaarmy lieutenantncomarine baseayatollahbail out of jailmilitary drillassault coursecan of beercongressional medal of honorpulled by the earreference to richard burtonreference to the korean wara show of handsaccidentally firing a gunmilitary cadencescar on the foreheadsergeant majortarget rangedisobey direct ordersaluting the flagsix pack of beer (See All) |
In 1941, Italy allies with Germany and ruthlessly conquers the much weaker country of Greece. On a remote Greek island, an Italian artillery garrison is established to maintain order. One Italian officer, Captain Corelli, adopts an attitude of mutual co-existence with the Greeks and engages in such β¦activities as music festivals and courting the daughter of a local doctor. In 1943, however, after Italy surrenders to the Allies and changes sides in the war, Captain Corelli must defend the Greek island against a German invasion. (Read More)
Subgenre: | historical event |
Themes: | murderdeathlovereligionpoliticsdrinkingillness |
Locations: | beachmotorcycleairplanevillageshipbeach party |
Characters: | doctormother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrensingerboyteenage girlprostitutegirldancerlove trianglecatholicgerman β¦mayorfishermangrandfather granddaughter relationshipdeafnessnazi officergerman officer (See All) |
Period: | 1940sworld war two |
Story: | islandcharacter name in titlefemale nuditybloodfemale frontal nuditygunkisscigarette smokingdancingexplosionsingingbased on bookmachine gunshot in the head β¦drinklettershootingriflebomboperacandlebandmassacreno opening creditsdisarming someonefishingflash forwardhangingpremarital sexchickenrecord playeritaliancaptainreference to adolf hitlerinjuryrecordingwatching a movieearthquakecannoncelebrationbombingnewsreel footagegreeceparachuteprisoner of warhealingvoice over letterfemale doctortangotranslatorfianceegreekdockitalian operatavernilliteracymarriage engagementguerillaturkishpartisannazi occupationsurrenderresistance fighternude bathinglynchingitalian historyreference to josef stalinreference to benito mussoliniembroideryreference to lenincollaboratorresistance movementalbaniaeardowrygreek islanditalian armyitalian soldierpeaparachutistmandolintown squarefemale armpit hairfemale underarm hairallied forcesgreek orthodoxgreek historymedical supplies (See All) |
During WWII in England, Charlie, Carrie, and Paul Rawlins are sent to live with Eglantine Price, an apprentice witch. Charlie blackmails Miss Price that if he is to keep her practices a secret, she must give him something, so she takes a bedknob from her late father's bed and places the "famous magi β¦c traveling spell" on it, and only Paul can activate it. Their first journey is to a street in London where they meet Emelius Browne, headmaster of Miss Price's witchcraft training correspondence school. Miss Price tells him of a plan to find the magic words for a spell known as Substitutiary Locomotion, which brings inanimate objects to life. This spell will be her work for the war effort. (Read More)
Subgenre: | live action and animation |
Themes: | militarydeathfeardancemagicangerpanic |
Locations: | beachmotorcyclesmall townlondon englandbicyclevillageenglandcastlejunglemuseumtrain stationsubmarine |
Characters: | childrensingerbrother brother relationshipboysoldierdancermusicianpriestlittle girllittle boywitchgermanhuman animal relationship |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1940 |
Story: | palm treemedaluniformislandfightdancingexplosionsingingknifepistolfirecryingbased on booksongmachine gun β¦mirrorpunched in the facebattleswordletterbookriflebombrunningbedbritishcompetitioncombatorphansoccerflashlightcandleold manfishchilddream sequencefishingkingcigar smokingnecklacetransformationgunshotlibrarybinocularsfantasy sequencetentrabbitscreampianistpursuitcountrysideunderwaterbearmonkeyapplauseropewaitercaptainentertainmentgrenadebow and arrowathleteflyingspearperformancelifting someone into the airrageelephantmagiciancaptivemousetoyenemywitchcraftfraudaudiencepart animationparadecolonelfull moonanthropomorphismshieldexplosiveinvasionanthropomorphic animalevacuationdrummerballcon artistlaughterlionarmorcliffraidsailortrophypigeoncrowdmusic bandposterrefereeplaying cardsimprisonmentspellauntmagic tricknotebookchoreographystreet marketbicyclingperformergorillatween girlwhistlecrowndrumcottageold ladyfortressshow businessnewspaper articlebellstretchermegaphonelistening to radiometamorphosisunsubtitled foreign languagepotionalligatortrumpetdocumentexperiment gone wrongentertaineroctopuscellsorceresspigtailscockney accentkangarooapprenticeliquidpet catanimal that acts humangiraffelockballroomvulturehookmarchstreet vendorbroomretreatscottishcupmacejugglingnetcommunicationhuman becoming an animalgoalbattle axeeast indianspectatorrascalturbanmatchmakerleopardlongingostrichvicarkiltoil lampfootball matchhead scarfsaxophonistnurseryfurrypart animatedlagoonflea marketbraidsmodel traincheeringhalf dressed cartoon animalgroceriesshorelinehyenaincantationmiddle age romanceflying broomcharlatancharmrhinobarefoot cartoon animalinterdimensional travelpeddlerchartwarthogcartoon reality crossoverseahorsehippoclamsinging triopartingroarcalypsochorinegoofy hollerwire cuttersanimal metamorphosisshort wave radiofinchreference to botticellideserted houseflying bedsteel drumpartially lost filmunnatural experiment (See All) |
A depiction of the brutal battle of Stalingrad, the Third Reich's 'high water mark', as seen through the eyes of German officer Hans von Witzland and his battalion.
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | deathrapechristmasexecutioncruelty |
Locations: | trainsnowitalyrussiasewer |
Characters: | military policesoldiergerman soldiergerman abroadrussian soldiernazi soldiersuicide by shooting one's self in the head |
Period: | 1940sworld war twowinteryear 1942year 1943 |
Story: | uniformtitle spoken by characterbloodone word titleexplosionshot to deathgunfightwomanweapontankcrushed to deathtrappedgunshot woundescape attemptdead child β¦gunfiresmokeweatheranti warruinsbreadamputationmilitary uniformsubmachine gunairfieldholestarvingautomatic weaponred armygerman armysteel helmetcold weatherdead soldierwehrmachteliminationfrostbitechild executioneastern frontfrostsquadcombat casualtystalingradlack of perspectivesunintentional killbattle of stalingradrussian front (See All) |
U.S. Army Private Witt (AWOL) is found and imprisoned on a troop carrier by his company First Sergeant, Welsh.The men of C Company,1st Battalion,27th Infantry Regiment,25th Infantry Division have been brought to Guadalcanal as reinforcements in the campaign to secure Henderson Field and seize the is β¦land from the Japanese. They arrive near Hill 210, a key Japanese position. Their task is to capture the hill at all cost. What happens next is a story developing about redemption and the meaningless of war. Regardless the outcome. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epicbased on autobiography |
Themes: | militarydeathfearmemorynatureinsanitycouragephilosophyfear of death |
Locations: | jungle |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipsoldierlawyerchristianityjapaneseu.s. soldierjapanese soldier |
Period: | 1940sworld war two |
Story: | uniformislandbased on novelbloodbare chested maleexplosionpistolvoice over narrationcorpseshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headbattlevomiting β¦riflehand to hand combatcolor in titleriverfightingcombatshot in the backsurvivalstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestno opening creditsunderwater scenestabbed in the backprologuespiritualityactor shares first name with characterpursuitsevered armgeneralmachismocaptaingrenadeshot in the stomachsergeantaccidental deathhonorinvasionu.s. armycynicismvoice over letterlieutenantexistentialismsevered legmain character diesheroismshot in the neckfirearmcrocodilebunkercommanderbayonetswimming underwatertitle same as bookgrassin medias resheroic bloodshedtraumatic experienceinfantryhilltropical islandmultiple perspectivesvoice over inner thoughtsu.s. marineskepticismsteel helmetdying youngprivatecorporaldead soldierjapanese armydualitypacifismjungle warfaretranscendencemultiple narratorsinternal monologuelieutenant colonelawolvisual metaphorabsent without leavecasualty of waraccidental suicidecanoeingpacific islandbudding friendshipcombat casualtypacific warrefusing to obey orderscomradeshipspontaneitybattaliongrim realityreedheroic deedheroic militarypacific theateraltered perceptionlanding craftsolomon islandsridgebreakup letterbrigadier generalbeach landinglife ambitionmelanesiafront line combatrelieved of command (See All) |
It is the height of the war in Vietnam, and U.S. Army Captain Willard is sent by Colonel Lucas and a General to carry out a mission that, officially, 'does not exist - nor will it ever exist'. The mission: To seek out a mysterious Green Beret Colonel, Walter Kurtz, whose army has crossed the border β¦into Cambodia and is conducting hit-and-run missions against the Viet Cong and NVA. The army believes Kurtz has gone completely insane and Willard's job is to eliminate him! Willard, sent up the Nung River on a U.S. Navy patrol boat, discovers that his target is one of the most decorated officers in the U.S. Army. His crew meets up with surfer-type Lt-Colonel Kilgore, head of a U.S Army helicopter cavalry group which eliminates a Viet Cong outpost to provide an entry point into the Nung River. After some hair-raising encounters, in which some of his crew are killed, Willard, Lance and Chef reach Colonel Kurtz's outpost, beyond the Do Lung Bridge. Now, after becoming prisoners of Kurtz, will Willard & the others be able to fulfill their mission? (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmallegorymythological |
Themes: | militarydeathsurrealismracismbrutalityinsanitypoetrymadness |
Mood: | rainneo noirdarkness |
Locations: | beachhotelhelicopterboatjunglecampfireroad movie |
Characters: | soldierpriestmilitary officeramerican soldier |
Period: | 1960s |
Story: | u.s. navynavymedaluniformbased on novelfemale nuditymale nudityviolencemale rear nuditytwo word titlecigarette smokingexplosionpartyknife β¦firevoice over narrationmachine gunslow motion scenebattlebeermarijuanariverfightingcombatdecapitationjournalistassassintoplessmassacrebridgearmyexploding carsevered headcultno opening creditsassassinationcigar smokingmissiontankgeneralgraffiticiamachismomissilecaptainspearmachetetape recordertempledrug abusemagazinevietnamvietnam warsurfingjournalismblack humorcolonelmoralityexplosiveu.s. armyhypocrisychaosevacuationspecial forcesdark herorainstormslaughtertigertribepuppyflamethrowerexploding helicoptergatling gunmudvillain played by lead actorcia agentanti warmetaphorno title at beginninglsdpsychedelicanimal abusecambodianativenihilismcolonialismsuicide bomberactual animal killedsurfboardatrocityair raidcavalrysecret missionarmy basefamous lineassassination plotplantationwar criminalbody painthelicopter pilotimperialismfireworkarmy lifeair strikewater skiingchoppermodern day adaptationodysseyceiling fanpacifismjungle warfarenapalmanimal sacrificeriverboatgreen beretlieutenant colonelawolreference to richard wagnerguerrilla warfaregod complexhead on a stakemale soldierregicideexploding bridgenikon camerawater buffalobugleimagerymangomoral transformationspear through chestplayboy playmatewarmongerradio transmissiongovernment assassinwoman smoking a cigarlieutenant generalpatrol boatsaigon vietnamwagner's ride of the valkyriesidolatryopium pipeuncle samhidden cityair cavalry (See All) |
Young Bruno lives a wealthy lifestyle in prewar Germany along with his mother, elder sister, and SS Commandant father. The family relocates to the countryside where his father is assigned to take command a prison camp. A few days later, Bruno befriends another youth, strangely dressed in striped paj β¦amas, named Shmuel who lives behind an electrified fence. Bruno will soon find out that he is not permitted to befriend his new friend as he is a Jew, and that the neighboring yard is actually a prison camp for Jews awaiting extermination. (Read More)
Themes: | militaryfriendshipdeath of motherillnessexecutionholocauststarvation |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | traincemeterybicyclekitchennazi germany |
Characters: | doctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendchildrensingerboybrother sister relationshipgirldancerjewish β¦little boymaidjewgermangrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipgerman soldier (See All) |
Period: | 1940sworld war two |
Story: | boredomuniformbased on noveldogbare chested malecigarette smokingdancingsingingpartyshowertelephone callcryingsongbeatingfood β¦undressingsecretbooklietearsrunningneighborprayersubjective cameranewspaperflashlightwinebandeatingprisonerdrawingsearchgraveyardnecklacetreemicrophoneliarcharacter's point of view camera shotdollreadingdeath of childfilm within a filmsix word titleberlin germanyeyeglasseswatching a moviemagazinedysfunctional marriageservantguardanti semitismchild's point of viewshovelconcentration campblack eyefriendship between boysswingfamily dinnerswitzerlandbarbed wirehandshakesandwichswastikagerman shepherdreading aloudblonde womanfencedeportationdiggingnaivetywhisperinglistening to a radiobare chested boylistening to radiotutormilitary uniformmoving inlighting a cigarettedeath of grandmotherknittingssbow tieclimbing out a windowleg injuryguard dogovenfuneral processiongerman armywheelbarrowcrematoriumemaciationlost childpoison gaschimneygas chamberinnocence losttennis racketcrime against humanityeight year oldnazi concentration campwar gameslow dancingheil hitlertoy airplaneanti nazipogromexploringwashing carfuneral cortegegender in titletree swingguard towerhorse drawn hearsescrubbing floorknee woundspare tirespilled wine (See All) |
Hysteria grips California in the wake of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. An assorted group of defenders attempt to make the coast defensible against an imagined Japanese invasion, in this big budget, big cast comedy. Members of a Japanese submarine crew scout out the madness, along with a Captain in Ge β¦rmany's Kreigsmarine (Navy). (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmabsurdismepicslapstick comedycaper |
Themes: | militarysurrealismchristmasvoyeurism |
Mood: | satire |
Locations: | motorcycleairplanelos angeles californianightclubjapansubmarineu boat |
Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsoldierlustex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1941 |
Story: | u.s. navyfemale nuditynumber in titleone word titlecigarette smokingdancingexplosionleg spreadingdigit in titlebattleriflebombvoyeurreportercleavage β¦californiadinerwhite pantiesexploding carscantily clad femaleunderwater scenepublic nuditylimousinechristmas treetankfemale removes her clothesgeneralsubtitled sceneriotyear in titlemissilewaitercaptainbarnsergeantmovie theaterpress conferencecolonelu.s. armyamusement parkaviationone daypierfemale reporterplane crashmarinemilitary basefighter pilotferris wheelhollywood signexploding houseadmiralu.s. marine corpsfighter planeu.s. air forcemotorcycle with a sidecarventriloquistpearl harborprivatetrailer narrated by percy rodriguezyellow pantiesair force baseanti aircraft gunperiscopeexploding gasoline stationexploding tankexploding bridgemusical sequence in non musical workjapanese stereotypejapanese navyerotic 70szoot suitgerman navy (See All) |
The story ultimately revolves around two "men of honor"; their relationship, their individual and joint failures and triumphs. Carl Brashear is determined to be the first African American Navy Diver in a time where racism is rife. Leslie Sunday is his embittered trainer, determined to see him fail. β¦Fate, challenges and circumstances eventually draw these two men together in a tale of turbulence and ultimately triumph. (Read More)
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarymarriageheroracismprejudice |
Locations: | courtroomsubmarineu boat |
Characters: | african american |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | u.s. navynavythree word titlebased on true storyrescuealcoholracial slurtrainingrace relationscivil rightsbigotryamputeeamputationracial prejudiceracial tension β¦racial discriminationdeterminationdisableddisabled personracial segregationmotivationalinstructorblack romancediving suitdeep sea divinginstitutional discriminationdecompression chamberbreakthrough heromaster chief (See All) |
Topper Harley, a top gun fighter pilot, is recalled to serve on the SS Essess. Topper's mission is to destroy Saddam Hussein's nuclear plants. Unfortunately, Topper is psychologically imbalanced and is sure to crack under pressure.
Subgenre: | cult filmabsurdismslapstick comedy |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitaryfuneral |
Mood: | spoofparody |
Characters: | love trianglenative american |
Period: | 1990s |
Story: | u.s. navynavysex scenepunctuation in titlehorseapostrophe in titlecombatpilotmissionopening action scenepianisthorse ridingfirst partmissileflying β¦blockbusterbar fightiraqplaneaviationelvis presleyfighter jetrhyme in titlefighter pilotboxing matchjetlip synchingelvis impersonatoraircraft carrierdogfightsecret missionu.s. air forcebad lucksaddam husseinmotorcycle stuntexploding planeair forcelounge singeraviatorwarplanedrill instructorduologyindian villagehunting accidentcorgimale pilotnaval aviationheat seeking missilejet crash (See All) |
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Soviet Armies closing in from the west and south. In Berlin, capital of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler proclaims that Germany will still achieve victory and orders his Generals and advisers to fight to the last man. "Downfall" explores β¦these final days of the Reich, where senior German leaders (such as Himmler and Goring) began defecting from their beloved Fuhrer, in an effort to save their own lives, while still others (Joseph Goebbels) pledge to die with Hitler. Hitler, himself, degenerates into a paranoid shell of a man, full of optimism one moment and suicidal depression the next. When the end finally does comes, and Hitler lies dead by his own hand, what is left of his military must find a way to end the killing that is the Battle of Berlin, and lay down their arms in surrender. (Read More)
Subgenre: | costume drama |
Themes: | militarydrunkennessmurderdeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagedrugsbetrayalpoliticsdrinkingfearescapeweddinghero β¦deceptionracismcorruptiondeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiadrug useredemptioninsanityillnessexecutionhopeholocaustdyingcouragegerman military (See All) |
Mood: | nightmaremurder suicide |
Locations: | hospitalsnowmotorcycleairplanebicycletruckgermanytunnelnazi germanymilitary hospital |
Characters: | military policenursedoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boy β¦girlsoldierdancersister sister relationshipjewishreference to godprofessorjewsecretaryrussiangermanuncle nephew relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipgerman soldierbrother in law sister in law relationshiprussian soldiernazi soldiernazi officerrussian abroadboy soldier (See All) |
Period: | 1940sworld war two20th centuryyear 1945year 1942 |
Story: | medalfightfemale nuditybloodviolenceflashbackdogtwo word titlegunsex scenekisscigarette smokingdancingphotographexplosion β¦singingpartybased on true storytelephone callfirecryingbased on booksongbeatingdreamcorpseshot to deathfoodmachine gunmirrorshot in the headdrinkbattlearrestlettershootingrifletearsbirthdaydead bodybathroomcombatsurvivalwinecandleold manwomanbridgearmyweaponmapchildold womanshot in the foreheadpainflash forwardparkdrug addictbinocularschampagnefugitivepoisondollstatuetankflowershangingbodyguardgeneralrefugeetypewritersacrificeeuropekillingrecord playertwenty somethingberlin germanysurgeryeyeglassesicetraitordestinygrenadeloyaltydestructionmedicinekilling an animalwhat happened to epiloguewoundmass murderdruglistening to musichelmetrecordingarchitectskullhonorfatecolonelguardpromiseanti semitismtrappedbombingtelescopesufferingbraveryministerhatredjob interviewevacuationdespairdelusioncigarette lightercard playingfascismdead manmurder of a childracistvegetariancapturevoice over letterarmorsiegegasolinesurgeondictatorgunfiresmokewar crimeholding handsgeniusdead girlbazookachocolatebarbed wireconfusionjewelrymadmanswastikaparalysiscremationgun in mouthbandagekilling a dogfirearmgerman shepherdlast will and testamenthitleraccordiondead childrentreasondisposing of a dead bodymegalomaniacbunkerhideoutlistening to a radiocoughingnihilismbunk bedchandeliermilitary uniformvolunteersawfevershot through the mouthcowardfailuredecadencepark benchair raidssmagnifying glassmorphinesurrenderlunatichopelessnessdicediplomatsovietclerkassisted suicideloss of parentsfleeingcommander in chieffanaticmotorcycle with a sidecarmunich germanyred armyretreatdefeatreference to josef stalincowardicenazi uniformbedtime storythird reichdeserterred crosscourt martialgerman historyprague czechoslovakiaborderline personality disorderoathcomraderuthlessnessbavariabombardmentchild soldierdebaucherysaying goodbyedevastationdying youngprivateideologycandelabradead soldierartillerydeath of a childbolshevikfanaticismfilicidedesertionbomb shelterberlinsuicide pactwehrmachtmedical researchcollaboratorelderly womanscapegoattypingpolitical criminalrecruittelephone operatorvowreference to dwight d. eisenhowerbargedebrissoviet militarycyanideexecution by hangingawolshot in the heartheil hitlerrussian armyelderly manaryandisobediencedictationfrankfurt germanyswing musicvoice imitationleg amputationmass child killingmother kills own childopportunistacropolisadolf hitlerrubblehitler youthiron crossnational socialismtestamenturban combatburning a dead bodydownfallnazi salutepenicillinss officerfrontlinechancellorsuicide pilllosingexterminationrantingwar ruinsburning a documentstenographercease firedifficulty breathingloss of humanityallied forceshistorical figuredancing on a tablecausalitypoisoning a dogprayer wheelshorthandsoviet soldierteletypemilitary headquartersthe westbrandenburg gate berlinbremen germanyreichstagdefeat of nazisdiamond braceletravingscale model of citywar medalallegianceblood on one's handbomb craterdead body in the streetguard postmorphine addictno exitplans for the futurepost war reconstructionadjutantbrandenburg germanycapitulationelbe riverhand amputation (See All) |
Ben Randall is a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. When his crew is killed in an accident and his marriage ends, his commander tells him he wants Randall to go to the US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer "A" School to train other rescue swimmers. He encounters a guy named Jake who's a little cocky because he was β¦ once a swim champion. So Ben puts him through the wringer to see if he can handle it. (Read More)
Themes: | militarydrunkennessdeathloverivalryself sacrifice |
Mood: | high school |
Locations: | barrestaurantschoolswimming poolforesthelicoptersnowmotorcyclebuswaterwoodsseashipcaveocean β¦stormalaskafishing boatstorm at sea (See All) |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteachertough guywarriorbullyteacher student relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipship captain |
Story: | naval officernavytitle spoken by characterblooddogbare chested malephotographexplosionfirevoice over narrationcorpserescuearrestsunglassesalcohol β¦swimmingambulancedeath of friendmontageimpalementaccidentno opening creditsunderwater scenedrowningbartendertrainingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguelocker roomlightningactor shares first name with characterpremarital sexchampionsacrificedisastericeanswering machineheavy rainjail cellwalkie talkielossbar fighthaunted by the pastfloodteampool tablerainstormexploding helicopterwedding receptionnewspaper clippinggraduationflarehurricanehelicopter crashnewspaper articlewagerteamworkairfieldswimmerdeath by drowningfemale bartenderrookieresignationpagerreceptioncoast guardtidal waveinstructorstopwatchsinking shipestranged wifesearch and rescuenight vision binocularstroubled pastreference to f. scott fitzgeraldu.s. coast guardrecordsgraduation ceremonyopening creditsice watertropical stormhot shotbering straitcockyheroic death (See All) |
Tells the story of the D-Day invasion of Normandy in WWII. There are dozens of characters, some seen only briefly, who together weave the story of five separate invasion points that made up the operation.
Subgenre: | cult filmepic |
Themes: | murderdeathherogambling |
Locations: | beachsmall townairplaneparis francebicyclerural settingfarmenglandcorpse in water |
Characters: | priesttough guywarriorcatholicmayorcatholic priestgerman soldieramerican soldiergerman abroadfrench soldiernazi soldiernazi officergerman officeramerican in europe |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1944 |
Story: | firecrackernavyuniformviolencegunexplosiontelephone callfirebased on bookmachine gunbattlecombattelephonearmynun β¦pilotpuppetattacktough girlopening action scenelong takegeneralcasinosubtitled scenebattlefieldcaptainhand grenadesabotagehelmetsergeantassaultcolonelbroken legcannonbootsinvasionu.s. armyensemble castparachutecommandorainstormclifflieutenantgunfireheroismshot in the neckfirearmwar violencebased on real eventsmajorbunkershoutingcommando unitclimbinggreenhousecommando missionbehind enemy linesbayonetbritish armybritish soldiercodecommando raidtitle same as bookbriton abroadair raiddemolitionnazi occupationadmiralinfantryvictorybagpipestommy gunberetnormandyautomatic weapondefeatnazi uniformdecoymother superiord daybombardmentsteel helmetprivatecollapsing buildingparatrooperdead soldierdirected by several directorsbolt action riflesurprise attackwehrmachtmultiple cameosfrench resistancegrappling hooktrain wreckparachutingbell towerpatrollieutenant colonelstabbed with a bayonetalliesbroken ankleglidertinnituscrapsnazi occupied francemp 40 machine gunmachine gun nestcar damagecasualty of warenglish channelexploding bridgeparachutistaerial bombardmentbased on historysecret operationamphibious vehiclem1 rifleshellingoperation overlordthompson gunwestern europemulti protagonistfalling into a wellchimemilitary headquartersmilitary leadershipomaha beachmajor generalpassport controlairborne troopsbrigadier generalseaside cliffclimbing a cliffamphibious landingfree frenchnormandy beachparachute caught in a tree (See All) |
Jackie Chan, a top secret militant soldier, crashes into the South African jungle after his mission of kidnapping three scientists (who were experimenting with a powerful mineral) has gone awry. Waking up in a village of local natives, Chan has no memory of who he is, thus being addressed as "Who Am β¦ I". His journey with aid from two female sidekicks to find out his identity leads him all the way to Rotterdam where he coincidentally discovers the location of the organization that kidnapped the three scientists. With no memory, Chan is thirsty for answers by any means necessary. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscult filmblack comedysuspenseconspiracyabsurdismfish out of waterspy spoof |
Themes: | militarymurderdeathkidnappingbetrayaltortureescapegangsterherodeceptionparanoiasurveillancegreedpanicamnesia β¦police brutalityunlikely hero (See All) |
Mood: | car chasejames bond spoof |
Locations: | hospitalhotelhelicoptermotorcycleairplanedeserttaxivillagepolice stationafricarooftopcavejunglelaboratoryrooftop fight |
Characters: | nursedoctorpolicedetectivehostagetough guywarrioraction herohitmanjapanesepolice detectivepolice chase |
Period: | 1990s |
Story: | native tribepalm treeeavesdroppingtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlefightviolenceflashbackdogbare chested maleexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpistol β¦cell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpsefistfightmachine guncar accidentrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facecamerabattlearrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightheld at gunpointhand to hand combatcar crashinterrogationcafehandcuffsfightingcriminalcombatkung fuscientistreporterspyfoot chaseflashlightassassinambushbridgemixed martial artsinternetmapsnakeexploding cardisarming someoneone man armyhit by a cardouble crosscigar smokingon the runone against manybinocularsbeaten to deathdangerprologuekaratescreamingpay phonewritten and directed by cast memberfugitivemissionundercoverproduct placementcover upknocked outkicked in the facetough girlopening action sceneskeletondirected by starbodyguardmartial artistlaptopdie hard scenariomercenarysemiautomatic pistolgeneralsecret agentsilencerespionagecianewspaper headlinesubtitled scenebattlefieldstylized violencehenchmananswering machinesabotagemartial arts masterhead buttspearassassination attemptelectronic music scorescene during opening creditssurvivorwalkie talkieagentkicked in the stomachjumping from heightsouth africalaserparking garagefestivalburialearthquakethugface paintsufferingpower outageblack and white scenespecial forcespunched in the chestaerial shotparachutecommandoundercover agenttribegadgetwritten by startracking deviceberettamemory losscia agentminingbloopers during creditsbag over headcar raceparkourarms dealerrace carskyscraperfemale spycommando unithired killerhelicopter crashcommando missionreluctant herobusiness cardmacguffintop secrethigh techcamouflageoverturning carrogue agentsole survivorshot through a doorsnake bitewanted posterman with no namewu shugiraffewiretappingloss of memorycoconutgadgetrymeteoritegolf cartcompact discblack opscentral intelligence agencyoutrunning explosionsouth africancar stuntair ventkicked in the buttnight vision binocularsjohannesburg south africaboardroomdrawbridgecode breakingmoney transferjumping from a helicopterrotterdam netherlandsamnesiacmineralpower stationrace car drivertribal dancegarbage chuterubber boatwalking on a ledgelost memorycorrupt agentsucking bloodtribal leaderenergy source (See All) |
The story follows an underground weapons manufacturer in Belgrade during WWII and evolves into fairly surreal situations. A black marketeer who smuggles the weapons to partisans doesn't mention to the workers that the war is over, and they keep producing. Years later, they break out of their undergr β¦ound "shelter" --- only to convince themselves that the war is still going on. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedyepicpolitical satire |
Themes: | drunkennessmurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengesurrealismmarriagepoliticspregnancydrinkingtortureweddingfilmmakingmemory β¦theftdeath of mothertheatreexploitationhopedeath of wifecommunismfreedomrevolutiondeath in childbirth (See All) |
Mood: | satirerainbreaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | helicopterbathtubbicyclewheelchairshipsewer |
Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutesoldierdancerphotographerbabythiefactressfilm director β¦germanuncle nephew relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgirlfriend (See All) |
Period: | 1940sworld war two1990s1960syear 1941 |
Story: | islandbased on playbased on novelfightsexfemale nudityone word titlemasturbationgunkissfemale rear nuditydancingexplosionparty β¦fireunderwearhorsemirrorurinationcatdrinkshootingvomitinglieriflebirthdayswimmingbandstrangulationweaponfishbirdradioanimalcoffinunderwater scenetalking to the cameraliartankhangingchildbirthbasementflowermagical realismrefugeeeuropemonkeyhatecoupleberlin germanycivil wareyeglassestraitorgoldhead buttelephantcrucifixstealingcommunistclockbombingresistancezoonewsreel footagetheatre audiencefascismdeertigerhorse and carriagecellarparrotposterjoypost world war twodead animalfascistyugoslaviamarching bandchimpanzeepartisanresistance fighterwanted postersheltergestaporewardponyhooliganreference to noahbalkanelectricianmelonanti fascismarms dealcommunist partyhappy new yearanti fascistflying machineelectro shockturntablefreight elevatortied togetherbridal gownfloating islandzagreb croatiaelectrical generatorbelgrade serbiathrown down a wellljubljana sloveniareference to marshal tito (See All) |
During World War II when the Americans needed to find a secure method of communicating they devised a code using the Navajo language. So Navajos were recruited to become what they call code talkers. They would be assigned to a unit and would communicate with other units using the code so that even t β¦hough the enemy could listen they couldn't understand what they were saying. And to insure that the code is protected men are assigned to protect it at all costs. One of these men is Joe Enders, a man who sustained an injury that can make him unfit for duty but he manages to avoid it and is told of his duty and that the man he is suppose to protect is Ben Yahzee. Initially there is tension but the two men learn to get along. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial artscult filmsuspense |
Themes: | militarydrunkennessmurderdeathdrinkingheroracismbrutalitycourage |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | hospitalbarbusvillagewheelchairjungle |
Characters: | nursefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipbabynative americanjapanesesnipercatholicdeafnessu.s. soldierjapanese soldier |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1944year 1943 |
Story: | medalislandbloodviolenceflashbackguncigarette smokingexplosionknifepistolbased on true storyfirebeatingshot to deathblood splatter β¦fistfightfoodshot in the chestrescueslow motion scenedrinkbattlelettervomitingrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatrunningreference to jesus christcombatshot in the backdecapitationsword fightambushstabbingthroat slittingstabbed to deathmixed martial artsprisonerstabbed in the chestsevered headradioritualshot in the legracial slurgravebeaten to deathstabbed in the backscreamingtankamerican flagcrossexploding bodyshot in the armdismembermentsubtitled scenebattlefieldhand grenadeloyaltywoundfriendship between menrace relationssergeantsevered handhonormexican standoffcannondivingbraverybuddykatana swordgunshot woundoilarizonacommandobigotryflamethrowermain character diesbullet timeplaying cardsceremonybazookablood on camera lenskatanawar herowar violenceflutestandoffharmonicacommando unitseagullcommando missionbehind enemy linesbayonetcarnageshot in the handhead cut offjudocodecommando raidman on fireu.s. marine corpsmain character shotclumsinesstommy gunimmolationexit woundlandminelast standcolt .45u.s. marinesteel helmetnobilitycorporaldutyartilleryjapanese armyfriendly fireshot in the kneetortoiseshell shockminefieldindian reservationstabbed with a bayonetwar painthand chopped offcryptographyfield hospitalpurple heartnavajo indianspontaneous human combustionends with funeralmonument valleyrefusing to obey orderssilver starthompson gunlegless manethical crisissaipanbrowning automatic riflesolomon islandsmarine hymnnavajo tribecamp pendleton californiacode talkerfragging (See All) |
From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash, Jr. experienced it all. A mathematical genius, he made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harr β¦owing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his tragedy, and finally - late in life - received the Nobel Prize. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmsuspenseconspiracy |
Themes: | militaryfriendshipmarriageweddingangerparanoiaguiltdatinghumiliationmental illnessrivalry |
Mood: | car chase |
Locations: | barrestaurantschoolbathtubwheelchairrooftoplaboratory |
Characters: | military policenursedoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteachersoldierstudentphotographerbabylittle girlpsychiatristprofessorrussian β¦self mutilation (See All) |
Period: | 1940s1980s1990s1970s1960s1950s |
Story: | prankbloodflashbackkissdancingpartychasethree word titlepistolbased on true storybased on bookshootoutface slappunched in the facecamera β¦secretpaintingbeertearsbombcollegehallucinationalcoholscientistspyfoot chasewomanmapno opening creditspainterroommatemarriage proposallibraryuniversityspeechclasswashington d.c.record playerflirtingcold warapplausetraditionmedicinehypodermic needlerageagentblockbusteraudienceschizophreniapicnicrealitymental institutionremote controlimaginationnew jerseyboston massachusettsdelusionmedicationrainstormlonergovernment agentgeniustaking a photographteachingplaying pooleconomicslecturemathematicsbicyclinggovernorbroken mirrorsecurityimaginary friendfilm camerahearing voicesblackboardcreativityreference to albert einsteinhandcuffedtop secretpsychiatric hospitalfamous scorestarsanguishblack dressschizophrenicpenepilepsysovietbreaking a mirrorstockholm swedenflash camerawedding gowndrinking alcoholphonograph recordnecktieposing for a photographniecesocially awkwardbaby carriagesealmathematicianreceptionscholarmotivationalreference to isaac newtonstar gazingcentral intelligence agencynobel prizearmy generalstanding ovationimplantlarge format cameraharvardcovertepiphanyparanoid schizophreniacode breakingclassified informationcryptographyside effectprinceton universitymassachusetts institute of technologyshock therapytool shedivy leaguecambridge massachusettsshot in sequencereference to joseph mccarthygame of gopool gamepentagon buildingtechnecalculusdepartment of defensereference to d. h. lawrencereference to j. robert oppenheimerholding shoes in handthorazine (See All) |
In 1950, in South Korea, shoe-shiner Jin-tae Lee and his 18-year-old old student brother, Jin-seok Lee, form a poor but happy family with their mother, Jin-tae's fiance Young-shin Kim, and her young sisters. Jin-tae and his mother are tough workers, who sacrifice themselves to send Jin-seok to the u β¦niversity. When North Korea invades the South, the family escapes to a relative's house in the country, but along their journey, Jin-seok is forced to join the army to fight in the front, and Jin-tae enlists too to protect his young brother. The commander promises Jin-tae that if he gets a medal he would release his brother, and Jin-tae becomes the braver soldier in the company. Along the bloody war between brothers, the relationship of Jin-seok with his older brother deteriorates leading to a dramatic and tragic end. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial artsepiccrime drama |
Themes: | militarymurderdeathsuicidebetrayalexecutioncommunism |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | train |
Characters: | nursefamily relationshipssingerbrother brother relationshipsoldierasian |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | medalfightbloodviolenceflashbackgunexplosionbased on true storycorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the head β¦battlelettervomitinghand to hand combatdead bodycombatshot in the backambushmassacrestabbingarmystabbed in the chestcontroversyshot in the foreheadparkmissiontankexploding bodybrotherrefugeedismembermentbattlefieldcivil wartraitorhand grenadedestructionwoundpropagandashieldshoesairplane crashprisoner of warflamethrowerpunchloss of brothermusic bandstage showanti warlocal blockbusterkoreafirearmwar violencebunkerartifactbayonetmilitary uniformatrocitysouth koreaarcheologistbrotherhoodair raidnorth koreafiring squadshrinememorialtwo brotherspenrelickorean wartrenchbloody body of a childretreatmoralphonograph recordsteel helmethumanismland mineburned bodypropaganda filmmortarrecruitminefieldchinese armyseoul koreapyrefrontlinedissentpresent dayforced to fightnational spiritkilling civilianssupply line (See All) |
Action/war drama based on the best-selling book detailing a near-disastrous mission in Somalia on October 3, 1993. On this date nearly 100 U.S. Army Rangers, commanded by Capt. Mike Steele, were dropped by helicopter deep into the capital city of Mogadishu to capture two top lieutenants of a Somali β¦warlord. This led to a large and drawn-out firefight between the Army Ranges, US Special Forces, and hundreds of Somali gunmen; resulting in the destruction of two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters. The film focuses on the heroic efforts of various Rangers to get to the downed black hawks, centering on SSG Eversmann, leading the Ranger unit Chalk Four to the first black hawk crash site, Chief Warrant Officer Durant who was captured after being the only survivor of the second black hawk crash, as well as many others who were involved. (Read More)
Subgenre: | tragedy |
Themes: | u.s. militarymilitarymurderdeathpoliticscouragestarvation |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | helicopterbicycleairportafricatruckhumvee |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipchildrensoldierwarriorsnipermuslimu.s. soldier |
Period: | 1990syear 1993year 1992 |
Story: | tyrantuniformtitle spoken by characterbased on novelbloodviolencedogguncigarette smokingexplosiontelephone callvoice over narrationbased on bookcell phoneshootout β¦corpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestrescuecomputerbattlegunfightshootingrifledead bodyprayercombatshot in the backambushbasketballthroat slittingarmyimpalementno opening creditsdrawingcigar smokingshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadpainlimousinepilotbusinessmanmissiontankopening action scenestreet shootoutexploding bodygeneralobscene finger gesturesacrificedismembermentbattlefieldchessriotak 47surgeryafricancivil wardisastercaptainbulletjeepmutilationsergeantsevered handgenocidehonorcoloneltarget practicesufferingsurveillance camerasevered fingerbraveryu.s. armychaosshot in the facehungerfalling to deathspecial forcesdead childprisoner of warslaughterarmorbroken armstadiumrescue missionrpgexploding helicoptergatling gunrockettorso cut in halfheroismall male castblood on camera lensdonkeyanti warshot in the neckunited nationsfirearmwar violencearms dealermilitiamarineasthmahelicopter crashmilitary uniformmosqueseizureluckcodebrotherhoodwarlordu.s. marine corpsinfantrypakistaniepilepsyscrabblenight vision gogglesfinger gunautomatic weaponepic battlearkansasred crossammunitionu.s. marinefaminegrungecamaraderiebody torn apartdead soldierdisembodied handidealistplan gone wrongmouth to mouth resuscitationinfra redmedal of honorsomaliaminiguninhalerblown to piecescnnepileptic seizureblood spurtingmale soldierdelta forcehearing losswildebeestchain of commandbird's eye shoteast africaunited nations missiongunshiphit with a sticksomaliurban warfarefingers shot offarmy rangerspeacekeepermosquito netpeace keepingflatbed truckheroic militaryrotisseriecall to prayercuban cigarusa today the newspaperbattle dressfood distributionblackened faceburning tiremilitary interventionmowing down (See All) |
Zululand, South Africa, 1879. The British are fighting the Zulus and one of their columns has just been wiped out at Isandlwana. The Zulus next fix their sights on the small British outpost at Rorke's Drift. At the outpost are 150 British troops under the command of Lieutenants Bromhead and Chard. I β¦n the next few days these 150 troops will fight about 4,000 Zulus in one of the most courageous battles in history. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscult filmepic |
Themes: | militarydrunkennessdeathreligiondanceheroangerracismcouragetechnologyhunting |
Locations: | hospitalchurchvillagerural settingafricarooftop |
Characters: | doctorfather daughter relationshipsoldiertough guywarrioralcoholicsniperengineermilitary officer |
Period: | 19th century1870s |
Story: | native tribeuniformtitle spoken by characterfightfemale nuditynuditybloodone word titlebare breastsdancingsingingpistolfirevoice over narrationsong β¦shootoutcorpseblood splatterface slapbattleswordgunfightriflehand to hand combatbritishrevolverrivercombatmassacremountaindeath of friendarmymixed martial artsritualgunshotbinocularsprologuemissiontentscreamattempted raperedheadarsonbattlefieldsurgeryafricantraditiongamebulletwhat happened to epiloguespearwoundinjuryfaintinghuntersergeantsouth africahonorcelebrationshieldbraveryracistsiegehorse and carriagesurgeonceremonyvictorian erastrategywar herowar violencestandoffmajorforeignercattleraftdrunkardnativecolonialismbayonetbritish armyrespectdocumentempireenglishmanoccupationritesix shootervictorycavalryfreedom fightervalleyfortloinclothcustomswedishretreatdefeatimperialismwagonbased on articlehutleopardcrutchcorporaloil lamporderlybritish historybritish empirestampedewelshmanspear throwingoutpostchieflancecanoninvaderencampmenthorsebackstabbed with a bayonetsavagerysabreportercasualty of warcalfstabbed with a spearregimentzulunative dressantelopebattalionplainstribal warfareyear 1879boerbuglerbattle cryfire pitbridge buildingexpansionismhopeless causevictoria crossflag waving (See All) |
Murderesses Velma Kelly (a chanteuse and tease who killed her husband and sister after finding them in bed together) and Roxie Hart (who killed her boyfriend when she discovered he wasn't going to make her a star) find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from β¦the gallows in 1920s Chicago. (Read More)
Themes: | murderprisondanceextramarital affaircelebrityexecutionmurder of husband |
Mood: | satiremurder trial |
Locations: | restaurantnightclubchicago illinois |
Characters: | policesingermusician |
Period: | 1920s20th century |
Story: | extortionambitioneavesdroppingbased on playtitle spoken by characterfightf ratednudityone word titlesex scenebased on true storyurinationlieplace name in titleinterrogation β¦jailreporternewspaperflashlightwomantrialfemme fataleconfessiontheaterauditionhangingdiarycity name in titlebased on filmjazzscandalfamelifting someone into the airblockbusterpress conferencefemale killermechaniccynicismunfaithful wifebackstagenewsreel footagewomen's prisonrivaltangonude woman murderedbriberylaundrymetaphorshow businessprosecutormurder by gunshotlesbian subtextprison wardenpublicitytap dancinglifting female in airwardenwoman kills manventriloquistmarionettewoman kills womanperjuryvaudevillejudicial systemlifting an adult into the airbased on stage musicaldefense lawyerjudicialjudiciaryradio broadcastingbad girlexecution by hangingfaked pregnancymedia circusflappersororicidecolumnistnude man murderedevidence tamperingcrooked lawyerchorus girljazz agefaithful husbandpuppet masterunethical doctorcrimes of passionbased on stage musical based on filmprison matron (See All) |
Based on the bestselling novel by master storyteller Nicholas Sparks, THE LONGEST RIDE centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City's art world. β¦As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected and fateful connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, THE LONGEST RIDE explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love. (Read More)
Subgenre: | melodrama |
Themes: | drunkennessdeath of wifetraumainheritance |
Locations: | hospitalbeachchurchcemeterywheelchairlakesex in showerschool teachercar on fire |
Characters: | nursedoctorfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyfemale protagonistteachersoldierstudentlawyerbest friendlittle boyjewart student |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1941 |
Story: | ambitioneavesdroppingmale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenephotographpartytelephone callcryinghorsecar accidentslow motion sceneundressing β¦bare buttletterpaintingcollegecompetitionflashlightdeath of friendwidowdinerpainterportraitwidowercowboycollege studentscarcontesthorse ridingcharacter says i love youchampionfreeze framehattold in flashbackcowboy hatloss of friendloss of wifebarefoot malevisitart gallerycrying manbreakupblood on facetaking a pictureblack and white scenerivalbarefoot femalewar veteranboxranchfemale in showerwoman in underwearauctionmale in showertaking a showersaving a lifetaking a photographchampionshipmale in underwearanimal crueltyrabbihospital roomanimal abuseheritageshophead injurytaking off shirtbullnorth carolinamoving inreturntraffic accidentcollectorart exhibitionmanipulative behaviordance scenecollectiontaking off clothesundressing someonevisitortraumatic experiencemasculinitywet clotheswrapped in a toweldrunken womancrying maleswimming in underwearportrait paintingselfish womanpassive aggressive behaviorgallerybossy womancmnfhand injurypassive aggressive womanreference to pablo picassowoman in brapsychological manipulationrole modelmanipulative womanrancherdouble standardart collectorphoto boothbiblical referenceclothed female naked malecareer womancfnm sceneclothed male naked femalecmnf scenereference to andy warholultimatumchildless coupleemotional blackmailbull ridingart collectiontaking a pillend of waregoistopportunismtaking off brareference to david and goliathdrunken girlreference to jackson pollockegocentric womandrawman wrapped in a towelmartyress syndrome34 year oldambitious manparallel narrativeegocentricparallelbossy girlfrienddrunk girlcareeristreference to wassily kandinskyaustrian abroadfamily albumpainting as a giftteacher pupil relationship (See All) |
"Patton" tells the tale of General 'George S. Patton (I)' (qv), famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Europe and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper β¦ and tendency toward insubordination, faults that would prevent him from becoming the lead American general in the Normandy Invasion as well as to his being relieved as Occupation Commander of Germany. (Read More)
Subgenre: | epic |
Themes: | militaryfuneralhero |
Locations: | cemeterysmall townenglandfrancemilitary hospitalmalta |
Characters: | tough guywarrioramerican abroadgerman soldieramerican soldier |
Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1945year 1944year 1942year 1943 |
Story: | uniformtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleviolenceone word titleinterviewdogexplosionpistolbased on bookshootoutmachine gunface slapgunfightprayer β¦combatambusharmyapologyvoice overportraittankactor shares first name with characterspeechgeneralberlin germanypoemdestinykilling an animalblockbustercannonreincarnationu.s. armyegyptnewsreel footagearmorall male castflagruinswar herowar violencetoastblizzardsicilyleaderwindmillfamous scoreair raidinfantrybanquetvulturesurname as titleshoulder holsterd daybombardmentsteel helmetarmy lifedead soldierreference to napoleonstar spangled bannerscavengerpalermo italytunisiascreening roomalliesbattle of the bulgereliefmilitary paradestars and stripes70mm filmfamous entrancemilitary headquarterstank battlemilitary leadershipmessina italymilitary promotionold gloryportrait sittingbastognenorth africa campaign (See All) |