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LOVE movies about WW2, any suggestions for others not on my list?

posted 11 years ago by pro_aris_et_focis
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If anyone can recommend movies that deal with WW2 I would be eternally greatful as I enjoy these kind of movies the most. These are the only ones I have in my collection but I am ALWAYS looking for more to add to my collection!

Der Untergang (by far the BEST)
Das Boot Uncut miniseries version (on par with Der Untergang)
As Far as my Feet Will Carry Me
Joy Division
Hitlers SS Portrait in Evil
Die Brucke (2008 remake)
Napola
Der Unhold
Talvisota
The Unknown Soldier
Brest Fortress
Beast of War
Days of Glory
Katyn
The Ambush
Europa Europa
The Pianist
Defiance
Uprising
Saints and Soldiers
Saints and Soldiers Airborne Creed
Where Eagles Dare
9th Company
The Keep
La Rafle
Miracle at St. Anna
Defiance
A Woman in Berlin
Fateless
A Midnight Clear
Sophie Scholl
Valkyrie
Stauffenberg
Amen.
When Trumpets Fade
The Grey Zone
Inside the Third Reich
Speer und Er
The Counterfeiters
Winds of War miniseries
War and Remebrance miniseries
Company of Heroes
Cross of Iron
The Bunker
Conspiracy

[–] beckett959 11 years ago

Dambusters
The Great Escape
Redtails
Fatman and Littleboy
The Battle of Midway
Tora Tora Tora
Catch 22
The Longest Day
Battle of Britain

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 11 years ago

Awesome thanks for ALL the suggestions everyone! Writing EVERY single one down that I don't already have and I am slowly acquiring them to my collection. I have found some real gems that I had never heard of. KEEP THEM COMING!!!

[–] someonesmart21 11 years ago

Schindeler's List is a great film , go and watch it :)

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

Yes it is, I forgot to put that one on my list. I have owned that one for quite a few years.

[–] jcard07 10 years ago

All quiet on the Western front.(Lew Aires)Very old film about the First world war.

'In which we serve'.

Of course 'Ice cold in Alex'.

I suppose you could include the Series 'Band of brothers', 'The Pacific' and the German series 'Generation war "Unsere Mütter, unsere Väter". All excellent.

and finally 'The cruel sea'.

He's not the Messiah! He's a very naughty boy..

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

I have Unsere Mütter, unsere Väter, it is EXCELLENT! Thnx for the other suggestions TO ALL! WOW keep them all coming I have definitely learned of quite a few I haven't seen....

[–] schumithecat 10 years ago

sorry if someone already mentinoed this:

Lacomb, Lucien (about young french collaborator)

the best years of our lives (after the war returning home)

the siege of leningrad is fairly recent it was ok

several recent documentary series are pretty good (history/military channel)

nazis: evolution of evil

nazi collaborators

hitler's bodyguard

and there was a french documentary miniseries in 4 parts that they showed year or so ago (dubbed in english) but i can't remmeber the title.

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

Thanks for the suggestions- Lacomb and The Best Years of Our Lives are new to me, I will check them out.

Also, YES DOCUMENTARIES too!! I have a really nice collection of documentaries as well. The only two French ones that I have that are really good are: Einsatzgruppen, Les Commandos de la Mort and another I cannot think of the name off hand but it is about Klaus Barbie. The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie perhaps? If you think of the name of the doc. you are referring to please reply with them! Thanks again!

[–] butternut1 10 years ago

the enemy below
castle keep
too late the hero
murphy's war
the eagle has landed

[–] schumithecat 10 years ago

the French documentary I was thiking of is Apocalypse: The Second World War. It was shown in English a year or so ago on some obscure cable channel in the US.

also did someone mention Force 10 from Navaronne or The Guns of Navaronne

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

Is it all color footage or colorized footage? I have one entitled Apocalypse: The Rise of Hitler. At least I think that is the title

[–] schumithecat 10 years ago

here is a link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse:_The_Second_World_War

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

THANK YOU so much for this recommendation! I have not seen this and is now #1 on my to-get list.

[–] schumithecat 10 years ago

no problem. at least some of it is on youtube, i think.

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

I got it and I have to say it is one of the better documentaries out there because it uses all colorized footage. I prefer the colorized footage it just gives more realism and depth to it. Thnx again for the recommendation it is one of my best documentary series now!

[–] davidmrenton 10 years ago

while slightly more niche , watch Powell and Pressburger film's, being watching a few lately and they less well known and some direct propaganda but such as. these film's are less about action and shooting but a more celebral perspective

the Life and Death of Colonel blimp
The Small Back Room
a Matter of Life and Death
One of our aircraft is missing
49th Parallel
A Canterbury Tale
the Spy in Black
Ill Met by Moonlight

also The Silver Fleet (not a P&P film)

[–] ph75006 10 years ago

The Small Back Room is a wonderful forgotten gem! I'm so glad someone remembers it!
I haven't seen The Spy In Black or Ill Met By Moonlight yet. :::excited:::
Thanks for these lesser known suggestions!

[–] viktims 10 years ago

You can watch "Come and see". An outstanding Russian movie!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvgqu8_come-and-see-1985-pt-1_creation

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

I should do an updated list with all the new movies I have since acquired after everyone's great suggestions to make things easier. I got a lot of recommendations for Come and See...it wasn't bad at all. Really good movie. Thanks! Keep em coming, documentaries too. I'll do an updated list here when I get time. This collection has become excellent with everyone's help. I love my collection of movies.

[–] pras_iam 10 years ago

Apologies if its already mentioned. I checked random posts.

1. Enemy at the gates
2. Sophie's choice

Sophie's choice is not exactly about WWII but it does have some scenes. I would recommend to watch for those scene at least. You will not regret.

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

Seen 1 but not 2. Will check out Sophies Choice on your word alone, I usually never regret it when listening to others recommendations. =) Thanks to ALL who have contributed to this awesome thread!

[–] GiaJake 10 years ago

Pro - In addition to all the wonderful movies listed, I would recommend Night and Fog. About a year ago I watched it on youtube. It's harrowing and will not be easily forgotten

[–] pro_aris_et_focis 10 years ago

On my list as of now, thank you. Will post after I get around to acquiring and watching it.

[–] GiaJake 10 years ago

Pro - Yes, please let me know what you think. It packs the horror of war into only one hour iirc. For sheer entertainment, my favorite already mentioned is The Great Escape, which features two of the best actors James Garner and Richard Attenbourough. Although they both recently passed, thank heavens we will always have them on film. Your thread is so interesting and popular. I am getting many good viewing ideas as I read through.

[–] benjamin_nunis 10 years ago

Some more to try:
Mephisto
Underground
The Army of Shadows
Von Ryan's Express
Stalag 17
The Eagle Has Landed
Enigma
Run Silent, Run Deep
Hope and Glory
The Man Who Never Was
We Dive at Dawn
The Story of GI Joe
Battleground
Night of the Generals
Hanover Street
The Devil's Brigade
In Which We Serve
Midway
Lifeboat
The Enemy Below
The Sea Wolves
To Have and Have Not

[–] speccyboy 10 years ago

Grave of the Fireflies (even though it's not a WW2 film per se, despite it taking place at the tail-end of the war).