"Hell-Riders of the Heavens...Heroes of the B-29s" Wendell Corey and Forrest Tucker star as a pair of World War II Army Air Corps officers. In between their battles over the affections of a beautiful nurse, Corey and Tucker prepare to fly a bombing mission in the South Pacific. Before boarding their B-29 Superfortress, Tucker appears to be chickening out, but he’s steadfastly at his cockpit post at takeoff time. For the next mass air raid against Tokyo, both Calvert and West are scheduled to fly together on the same bomber. But Tokyo's air defenses are formidable and many American bombers are downed by Japanese flak and Zero fighters. The bomber flown by Calvert and West is hit by AA fire and must somehow limp back home, after dropping its bomb payload. Most of its crew is badly shot-up, including Capt. Harold Calvert. The actions portrayed by Sgt. "Red" Irwin (his actual name is Henry E. Erwin) are an accurate depiction of the actions that earned him the Medal of Honor. Originally released December 5, 1951. 🇺🇸👕🎖️** Find All Of Our Exclusive Patriotic & History-Oriented Merchandise Here - Every Sale Supports The Channel And Keeps Us "On The Air": https://teespring.com/stores/lionheart-filmworks ☕ If you appreciate our content and want to support us further, direct donations are always welcome at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lionheart PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, CLICK THE 'BELL' ICON FOR ALERTS ON NEW CONTENT - AND SHARE THIS VIDEO TO HELP US GROW AND KEEP HISTORY HAPPENING! http://www.lionheart-filmworks.com/store Some other videos you might like on our Channel: 400 Evolution of the United States Army Uniform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Q6RyDFAJI&t=21s Sergeant Alvin York - Oct. 8th 1918 Medal Of Honor Moment: https://youtu.be/ad9FWugOIyM "Civil War Firearms: The Guns of North & South" Full Documentary: https://youtu.be/S6U9oqXaLWk "The Story of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: 100 Years of Honor" - Special Edition: https://youtu.be/xHiDYc6O3S "Civil War Uniforms of Blue & Grey - The Evolution" Volume 1: https://youtu.be/n8MAlu2NEps ✈️🚁⭐ *** ONE WAY YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL! If you love military history, and to collect and model the great warbirds of the past - please visit our friends at Air Models in the UK - Each purchase really helps this channel out: http://airmodels.net/?aff=60 *** #lionheartfilmworks #militaryhistory #WorldWarTwo

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The 1959 adaptation of Fires on the Plain was directed by Kon Ichikawa and is considered one of the most powerful anti-war films ever made. The movie, based on Shōhei Ōoka’s novel, portrays the brutal realities of war with stark, uncompromising imagery. Plot Summary: Set during the final days of World War II, the film follows Private Tamura (played by Eiji Funakoshi), a Japanese soldier stranded in the Philippines after being rejected by both his unit and a field hospital due to illness. Wandering through a desolate landscape, Tamura faces starvation, encounters desperate fellow soldiers, and grapples with the ethical and existential challenges of survival in the face of unrelenting horror. Key Features: Visual Style: The film is shot in black and white, emphasizing the bleakness of the war-torn environment and the despair of the characters. Ichikawa’s use of desolate landscapes and stark contrasts highlights the isolation and dehumanization of the soldiers. Themes: It delves into the futility of war, human suffering, and the collapse of morality in extreme conditions. The film does not glorify battle but instead presents an unvarnished depiction of survival at its most desperate. Performance: Eiji Funakoshi’s portrayal of Tamura is hauntingly restrained, capturing the character’s inner torment and physical degradation. Controversial Imagery: The film includes depictions of cannibalism and the brutal realities of starvation, underscoring the depths to which humans can sink during war. Reception: The film received critical acclaim for its unflinching realism and emotional depth. It has been celebrated as a landmark of Japanese cinema and a profound anti-war statement. Western audiences and critics often compare it to works like Paths of Glory (1957) for its poignant commentary on war’s absurdity.

A tribute to the U.S. 442nd Regimental Combat Team, formed in 1943 by Presidential permission with Japanese-American volunteers. We follow the training of a platoon under the rueful command of Lt. Mike Grayson who shares common prejudices of the time. As they train and fight in Europe, Grayson learns to respect their dedication, skill, and loyalty. Original title: Go for Broke! (1951) AKA: The Story of Typical Nisei Volunteer Colorized version: https://youtu.be/hqbjLN4jraw Directo r& Writer: Robert Pirosh Stars: Van Johnson, Lane Nakano, George Miki Genres: Drama, History, War

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Watch the thrilling action of the Royal Navy submarines during World War II in Close Quarters (1943). This film showcases the strategic importance and daring operations of British submariners as they navigate through enemy waters. Experience the intensity and bravery of these naval heroes as they carry out covert missions beneath the surface. Dive into the history of WWII submarines with this fascinating film that brings the world of naval warfare to life. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more historical military content.

The Big Lift - Experiences of two Air Force sergeants during the 1948 Berlin Airlift. The Big Lift (1950) Director: George Seaton Writers: George Seaton Stars: Montgomery Clift, Paul Douglas, Cornell Borchers Genre: Drama, War Country: United States Language: English Release Date: 26 April 1950 (USA) Filming Location: Airport, Tempelhof, Berlin, Germany Synopsis: In 1948, the Soviet Union blockades the Allied sectors of Berlin to bring the entire city under their control. A semi-documentary about the resulting Berlin Airlift gives way to stories of two fictitious U.S. Air Force participants: Sgt. Hank Kowalski, whose hatred of Germans proves resistant to change, and Sgt. Danny McCullough, whose pursuit of an attractive German war widow gives him a crash course in the seamy side of occupied Berlin. Reviews: "Montgomery Clift had made his screen debut in 1947 in The Search and in the short period of four years made some films considered now as classics. He was also in Red River. The Heiress, and A Place in the Sun. The Big Lift doesn't belong in that category. Still it's an intriguing idea that George Seaton. With only five actors in the plot, have the rest of the film be actual army personnel and German civilians. And the amateur cast does fine playing themselves. I guess it saved a whole lot salary. It gives the movie a documentary feel to it. Monty and Paul Douglas are two American GIs participating in The Berlin Airlift. This was America and it's allies Great Britain and France in a joint effort to airlift supplies into Berlin after Stalin closed off ground access to Berlin in an effort to force the other three occupying powers out of Berlin. It was a great propaganda victory for the west at the beginning of the Cold War. Fed a hungry city at the same time calling Joe Stalin's bluff. One Harry Truman's best decisions as President, a win/win for sure. The story involves Clift and Douglas and their interaction with some German civilians they hooked up with. Clift is a sensitive soul as he always is and Douglas is the rough hewn, but kindly type he usually is. They have differing views about the Germans from fighting them in the late War which was only five years old at the time The Big Lift was made. Let us say that both of them learn something from their experiences by the time the film ends and the Berlin Airlift is officially over. Not in the pantheon of great films for Clift and Douglas, but an interesting and in this case historical piece of cinema." - written by "bkoganbing" on IMDb.com Also Known As (AKA): (original title) The Big Lift Argentina Sucedió en Berlín Australia The Big Lift Austria Es begann mit einem Kuß Belgium (Flemish title) De luchtbrug Belgium (French title) Le pont aérien Brazil Ilusão Perdida Canada (English title) The Big Lift Chile Sucedió en Berlín Denmark Luftbroen Finland Suuri ilmasilta France La ville écartelée Greece (transliterated title) Flogismenos diadromos Hungary A légihíd Italy La città assediata Japan (Japanese title) 大空輸 Mexico Sucedió en Berlín Netherlands (alternative transliteration) De vierengedeelde stad Norway Den store luftbroen Poland Podzielone miasto Portugal Sitiados Romania Marele pod aerian Soviet Union (Russian title) Большой подъём Spain Sitiados Sweden En yankee i Berlin Turkey (Turkish title) İşgal Ordusu UK The Big Lift USA (working title) The Quartered City USA (working title) Two Corridors East USA The Big Lift West Germany Die viergeteilte Stadt West Germany Es begann mit einem Kuß Yugoslavia (Serbian title) Vazdušni most ···················································································· ✘ Website: https://www.artflix.info FOLLOW US! ✘ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Artflixtv SUPPORT US! ✘ Membership: https://bit.ly/33nGlVm MORE MOVIES! ► Film Noir: https://bit.ly/3yP7UR2 ► Classic Movies: https://bit.ly/2VhJRN2 ► All Playlists: https://bit.ly/2AsmqTR #classicmovies #filmnoir #colorizedmovies ···················································································· COPYRIGHT: All of the films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. If you have questions please send an email to: info[at]amogo.de, Amogo Networx - The AVOD Channel Network, www.amogo-networx.com.

Contraband - Early in World War II, Danish sea captain Andersen, delayed in a British port, tangles with German spies. Contraband (1940) Director: Michael Powell Writers: Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell, Brock Williams Stars: Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson, Hay Petrie Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller, War Country: United Kingdom Language: English Also Known As: Blackout Release Date: March 25, 1940 (United Kingdom) Filming Location: Chester Square, Belgravia, London, England, UK(Mrs. Sorenson's Aunt's House) Synopsis: When a neutral Danish merchant ship is forced to put into port after trying to evade British wartime contraband control, its captain becomes involved in a beautiful British Naval Intelligent agent’s efforts to capture a group of German spies operating from a London cinema. Reviews: I bought this movie because it was directed by Michael Powell, scripted by Powell and Emeric Pressburger, and starred Conrad Veidt and Valerie Hobson (a great important British director/producer/writer and two great stars). I knew this hailed from just before Powell & Pressburger hit their stride as THE ARCHERS. Boy, what a pleasant surprise; this is FIRST-RATE suspense/spy thriller which takes place in the early days of wartime Britian but before Pearl Harbor. It's about a Danish sea captain who's forced to follow two missing and suspicious passengers while his ship is being temporarily held by the British. What follows is a spy mystery through London during the days of Blackouts....and is ever bit as clever, amusing and suspenseful as any of Hitchcock's superb British sound films. I URGE you to check out this great and little seen British film classic. - written by "barrymn1" on IMDb.com Also Known As (AKA): (original title) Contraband Brazil Nas sombras da noite(Festival Title) Brazil Nas Sombras da Noite Canada Blackout(English, premiere title) Canada Contraband(English) Czechoslovakia Kontraband Denmark Vi sejler ved daggry France Espionne à bord Greece Mystikos praktor 47(transliterated title) Italy Contrabbando Mexico Sombras en la noche Netherlands Contrabande Norway Kontrabande Romania Contrabandă Soviet Union Контрабанда(Russian) Spain Espías en el mar Sweden Storstad i mörker United Kingdom Contraband United States Blackout Yugoslavia Ratni krijumcari(Serbian, literal title) ···················································································· FOLLOW US! ✘ X / https://twitter.com/bigtime_movies ✘ TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtime_movies MORE MOVIES! ► All Playlists: https://bit.ly/4gpyruy #warmovies #historicalmovies #freemovies ···················································································· COPYRIGHT: All of the films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. If you have questions please send an email to: info[at]amogo.de, Amogo Networx - The AVOD Channel Network, www.amogo-networx.com.

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Step aboard a gripping war drama that follows the courageous journey of submarine commander Jeff Conway, portrayed by the legendary Cliff Robertson, alongside the exceptional Teru Shimada. This film dives into the depths of naval warfare, highlighting bravery, strategy, and the relentless fight for survival. A timeless masterpiece, it offers intense drama and powerful performances, making it a standout in the war film genre.

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Sean Connery stars—and breaks free of Bond forever (well, Never Say Never…) as desert brigand chieftain Mulai Ahmed er Raisuli who kidnaps an American widow, Eden Pedecaris (Candice Bergen) in a bid to embarrass the Sultan of Morocco. In doing so, he arouses the ire and interest of an internationally ambitious Commander in Chief, Theodore Roosevelt (Brian Keith). John Milius both scripts and directs, bending true-life fact to serve his storytelling craft and shapes history into a spirited screen legend. Jerry Goldsmith’s lauded and lofty score adds to the film’s wonder. Subscribe to Warner Classic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0rIMU3k_AsVA8d6N1B03w?sub_confirmation=1 Available on Blu-Ray and Digital! https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/wind-and-lion #SeanConnery #FullMovie #ClassicFilm

Battle of Britain is a 1969 British war film documenting the events of the Battle of Britain, the war for aerial supremacy between the German Luftwaffe and the defending Royal Air Force waged over British skies during summer of 1940. The nature of the subject drew many respected British actors to accept roles as key figures of the battle, including Laurence Olivier as Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, Trevor Howard as Air Vice-Marshal Keith Park, and Patrick Wymark as Air Vice-Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory. Directed by Guy Hamilton and produced by Harry Saltzman and S. Benjamin Fisz, it also starred Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer, and Robert Shaw as Squadron Leaders. The script by James Kennaway and Wilfred Greatorex was based on the book The Narrow Margin by Derek Wood and Derek Dempster. The film endeavoured to be a generally accurate account of the Battle of Britain, when in the summer and autumn of 1940 the British RAF inflicted a strategic defeat on the Luftwaffe and so ensured the cancellation of Operation Sea Lion, Adolf Hitler's plan to invade Britain. The film is notable for its spectacular flying sequences. It was on a far larger scale than had been seen on film before, or since, making the film's production very expensive.