Favourite War Films

A Listmania! list by Geoff Maple "Mapes" (Somerset UK)
 
A Bridge Too Far (2 Disc Special Edition) [1977] [DVD]
1.  A Bridge Too Far (2 Disc Special Edition) [1977] [DVD] DVD ~ Sean Connery
The list author says:
  "The first war film I saw at the cinema.  The gravitas of the cast make this an outstanding war film.  The portrayal of the British military is as true then as it is now."
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Saving Private Ryan 60th Anniversary [DVD]
2.  Saving Private Ryan 60th Anniversary [DVD] DVD ~ Saving Private Ryan
The list author says:
  "The most amazing dramatization of the DDay landings.  See this film and then go to Omaha Beach - it will reinforce the amazing challenge and sacrifice of the initial landings."
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Band Of Brothers - Complete HBO Series Commemorative Gift Set (6 Disc Box Set) [2001] [DVD]
3.  Band Of Brothers - Complete HBO Series Commemorative Gift Set (6 Disc Box Set) [2001] [DVD] DVD ~ Ron Livingston
The list author says:
  "Not technically a film, but an HBO series.  However, a trully engrossing story on a par with 'Ryan'.  In my opinion, one of the most intimate and personal WW2 productions made to date."
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Brotherhood [Taegukgi] [DVD]
4.  Brotherhood [Taegukgi] [DVD] DVD ~ Won Bin
The list author says:
  "A rare film about the Korean War.  Sumptuous cinematography with every scene an oil painting.  The 'Red Flag' in the final battle scenes stands out with amazing clarity amongst the grime."
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Kagemusha [1980] [DVD]
5.  Kagemusha [1980] [DVD] DVD ~ Tatsuya Nakadai
The list author says:
  "An amazing film by Akira Kurosawa.  Beautifully put together on a grand scale.  Huge battle scenes."
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The Bridge on the River Kwai [DVD] [2000]
6.  The Bridge on the River Kwai [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ William Holden
The list author says:
  "Can't conceive a list of war films without this one. Total schoolboy classic for me."
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Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD]
7.  Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD] DVD ~ Peter O'Toole
The list author says:
  "Masterpiece that draws you into the desert adventure.  Some amazing cinematography and Peter O'Tool is simply brilliant."
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Kingdom Of Heaven - Definitive Edition [DVD]
8.  Kingdom Of Heaven - Definitive Edition [DVD] DVD ~ Orlando Bloom
The list author says:
  "Great battle scenes and a great modern edition for the Crusades.  Jeremy Irons is very cool. Fine action film."
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Letters from Iwo Jima (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD]
9.  Letters from Iwo Jima (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Ken Watanabe
The list author says:
  "A very fine film.  Ken Watanabe as General Tadamichi Kuribayashi is superb and a great study in leadership."
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The Longest Day [1962] [DVD]
10.  The Longest Day [1962] [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Simply great blockbuster of DDay.  A stellar cast list that really takes you through 6th June 1944.  Must have for any war film collection."
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All Quiet on the Western Front [DVD]
11.  All Quiet on the Western Front [DVD] DVD ~ Richard Thomas
The list author says:
  "Classic and an interesting perspective from the 'other side' in this 1979 version.  Ernest Borgnine, Ian Holm and Patricia Neal give a great performance."
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Single Disc Edition) [DVD] [2003]
12.  Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Single Disc Edition) [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Russell Crowe
The list author says:
  "Loved this blockbusting 'boys own' epic.  Definitely not the 'lesser of 2 weevils'."
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Flags Of Our Fathers [DVD] [2006] [2007]
13.  Flags Of Our Fathers [DVD] [2006] [2007] 
The list author says:
  "The partner to Letters from Iwo Jima, but from the US perspective. A very good film from Clint Eastwood, but I thought 'Letters' was more moving."
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The Last Samurai [DVD] [2003]
14.  The Last Samurai [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Ken Watanabe As Katsumoto; Tom Cruise As Nathan Algren; Ton
The list author says:
  "Not a great fan of Tom Cruise, but this story is well told and the honour and code of the Samurai is infectious. Once again Ken Watanabe is outstanding."
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The Thin Red Line [1999] [DVD]
15.  The Thin Red Line [1999] [DVD] DVD ~ Sean Penn
The list author says:
  "Gritty, serious and powerful.  Great cast list. Love him or hate him, Sean Penn is excellent."
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Platoon [DVD] [1987]
16.  Platoon [DVD] [1987] DVD ~ Charlie Sheen
The list author says:
  "Saw this at the cinema.  I think this was the first war film that turned my stomach."
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Ill Met by Moonlight [DVD] [1957]
17.  Ill Met by Moonlight [DVD] [1957] DVD ~ Dirk Bogarde
The list author says:
  "Great chase through the Cretan landscape. Great British cast. Classic film for a raining winter's Sunday afternoon."
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Waterloo [DVD]
18.  Waterloo [DVD] DVD ~ Rod Steiger
The list author says:
  "This film introduced me to the Napoleonic Wars, which led to Bernard Cornwell.  Classic and expensive 1970s film with massive battle scenes. Rod Steiger is an awesome Napoleon."
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Sea Wolves [DVD] [1980] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
19.  Sea Wolves [DVD] [1980] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Gregory Peck
The list author says:
  "Not a great film, but any film with Roger Moore and David Niven gets in my list."
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Escape to Athena [DVD]
20.  Escape to Athena [DVD] DVD ~ Roger Moore
The list author says:
  "Not as good as Sea Wolves, but Roger and David again. Read the book for English Literature class, "Not quite the idea Geoff" - my English teacher commented."
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Battle of Britain - Definitive Edition [1969] [DVD]
21.  Battle of Britain - Definitive Edition [1969] [DVD] DVD ~ Battle of Britain
The list author says:
  "Got to be in my list.  Per Adua Ad Astra.  Great aerial combat scenes"
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In Which We Serve (Restored) [DVD]
22.  In Which We Serve (Restored) [DVD] DVD ~ In Which We Serve
The list author says:
  "Noel Coward is so iconically English.  More for the impact it had on the Home Front in n1942"
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Apocalypse Now [1979] [DVD]
23.  Apocalypse Now [1979] [DVD] DVD ~ Martin Sheen
The list author says:
  "Great film and portrays the grubbiness of the Vietnam War really well.  Should probably be higher up my list."
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Zulu [1964] [DVD]
24.  Zulu [1964] [DVD] DVD ~ Stanley Baker
The list author says:
  "Such a great film.  Michael Caine and Stanley Baker are awesome."
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Gallipoli - Collectors Edition (1982) [DVD] [1981]
25.  Gallipoli - Collectors Edition (1982) [DVD] [1981] 
The list author says:
  "Really enjoyed this film.  Shows the campaign as a complete disaster."
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Last updated: 07/02/2009
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