chrisjpainter Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I'm watching The Battle of the River Plate right now, It got me thinking, what's the best Second World War film ever made? For my money, it's tough to beat either Tora! Tora! Tora! or A Bridge Too Far. Any suggestions?* Disclaimer: I'm not including Band of Brothers as that's a series not a film, however brilliant it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I was going to say Band of Brothers too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Talvisota Tuntematon sotilas (1955 version) Empire of the Sun Hope & Glory Life & Death of Colonel Blimp Now it can be Told (filmed using actual SOE personnel !!) Cross of Iron Die Brugge ..."best" could be open to lots of suggestions depending on theater, period, country of origin, date of film, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Dam busters The Eagle has landed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Saving Private Ryan. Alright it's been on telly a bazillion times but I remember watching the opening sequence in the cinema; it's not so much about the special effects (which were revolutionary at the time) but the impact - they had a couple of D day vets comment that it was like being on the beach again and the memory brought back the metallic smell of blood and salt (because the sea ran red). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Bridge too far or Battle of Britain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Way too many great ones to be able to pick one but The Great Escape is up there most days. Some of the German and Russians movies are well worth a watch and highly recommend Downfall,Come And See and Stalingrad.All with subtitles but cracking watches and theres a few others too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallshort Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Kellys Heros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 The Longest Day. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjh Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Ice cold in Alex Das boot Schindler`s list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Personally could not pick just one Dambusters Schindler's list Saving privateRyan The great escape Kelly's heroes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Saving Private Ryan. Alright it's been on telly a bazillion times but I remember watching the opening sequence in the cinema; it's not so much about the special effects (which were revolutionary at the time) but the impact - they had a couple of D day vets comment that it was like being on the beach again and the memory brought back the metallic smell of blood and salt (because the sea ran red). Yep, remember that cinema experience well. Made quite an impact. I do like The Longest Day too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Cross of Iron is up there with the best, but there's really so many good ones. A Bridge Too Far; Murphy's War; Cockleshell Heroes; Empire of the Sun; Schindlers List; The Bridge at Remargen. Difficuilt to pick just one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Enemy at the gates . Top class sniper film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I like "Where Eagles Dare"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Top Secret. Only kidding.Its gotta be Saving Private Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 In no particular order Sink The Bismark Dambusters Battle of the River Plate Das Boot (was a film as well as a TV series you know) Tora Tora Tora Battle of Britain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) Saving private Ryan, Dam Busters Battle of Britain Dirty Dozen Kelly's heroes To be honest there are so many. Edited March 22, 2014 by rimfire4969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangford wildfowler Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I like emeny at the gate Saving private ryan And I recently saw that monuments men it was good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Idi I Smotri (Come and See) is amazing, it's a Russian film set on the Eastern front in Belarus. well worth tracking down I also love Cross of Iron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 The Great Escape really is GREAT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Saving Private Ryan,Cross of Iron,Das Boot,Battle of Britain,Tora Tora Tora Flags of Our Fathers ,Empire of The Sun, theres too many to list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I wish theyd make a film of the forgotten soldier by guy sajer. French lad that ends up fighting for the axis on eastern front. Awesome book though doubt surrounds its authenticity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Set just after the end of WWII, " On the Beach" by Neville Shute was made into a film twice and is a superb book as well. Das Boot is another favourite. Off topic slightly, " All quiet on the Western Front" is superb. I wish theyd make a film of the forgotten soldier by guy sajer. French lad that ends up fighting for the axis on eastern front. Awesome book though doubt surrounds its authenticity. I have just dug that one out of the bookcase! There is also doubt about some of the Sven Hassel books as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Just remembered, 'The Big Red 1' wasn't a bad film either. I'm surprised a good director hasn't made one about Monte Casino yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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