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    Conspiracy 2001 POSTER

    Conspiracy

    2001

    English

    7.6

    19

    100%

    87%

    Action

    berlin, germany

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    holocaust (shoah)

    jew persecution

    nazi

    War

    war crimes

    world war ii

    Frank Pierson Frank Pierson Director Colin Firth Colin Firth as Dr. Wilhelm Stuckart Rod Culbertson Rod Culbertson as Narrator Tom Hiddleston Tom Hiddleston as Phone Operator Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Branagh as Reinhard Heydrich
    At the Wannsee Conference on January 20, 1942, senior Nazi officials meet to determine the manner in which the so-called "Final Solution to the Jewish Question" can be best implemented.
    Chess Story 2021 POSTER

    Chess Story

    2021

    German

    6.8

    5

    88%

    79%

    chess

    Drama

    playing chess

    Thriller

    War

    world war ii

    Philipp Stölzl Philipp Stölzl Director Oliver Masucci Oliver Masucci as Dr. Josef Bartok Albrecht Schuch Albrecht Schuch as Franz-Josef Böhm und Mirko Czentovic Rolf Lassgård Rolf Lassgård as Owen McConnor Eric Bouwer Eric Bouwer as Schiffsarzt Dr. Wouters
    1938. While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him. Thrown into solitary confinement, Bartok is psychologically tormented for months and begins to weaken. However, when he steals an old book about chess it sets him on course to overcome the mental suffering inflicted upon him, until it becomes a dangerous obsession.
    Dokuritsu gurentai nishi-e 1960 POSTER

    Dokuritsu gurentai nishi-e

    1960

    Japanese

    6.8

    4

    Drama

    War

    world war ii

    Kihachi Okamoto Kihachi Okamoto Director Tadao Nakamaru Tadao Nakamaru as Haruya Katô Haruya Katô as Nami Tamura Nami Tamura as (as Mayumi Tamura) Tatsuyoshi Ehara Tatsuyoshi Ehara as (as Tatsuji Ehara)
    In this patriotic WW II drama, the Japanese army demonstrates its courage and willingness to do anything to win as they endeavor to sneak into Communist China to bring back the flag of a defeated enemy regiment.
    Valley of Peace 1956 POSTER

    Valley of Peace

    1956

    Slovenian

    7.4

    1

    80%

    80%

    Action

    alps mountains

    Drama

    mountain

    sibling relationship

    War

    world war ii

    France Stiglic France Stiglic Director Tone Homar Tone Homar as (as Anton Homar) Polde Dezman Polde Dezman as Komisar Rudi Kosmac Rudi Kosmac as Second lieutenant Boris Kralj Boris Kralj as Strumfuhrer
    When the planes bombed a Slovene town, a Slovene boy and a German girl set on a journey towards the valley, in which there is no war. On their way a black American pilot, who jumped of a shoot-down plane, joins them. Although American planes have killed the boy's parents, he accepts the pilot with enthusiasm. The children communicate with him in German and the valley of peace seems like the last paradise place of refuge. The Slovene boy, the German girl, and the American pilot represent a symbolic triangle of peace in this adventure happening in the middle of the War of Liberation.
    Corvette K-225 1943 POSTER

    Corvette K-225

    1943

    English

    6.5

    3

    Action

    battle of the atlantic

    Drama

    Romance

    War

    world war ii

    Howard Hawks Howard Hawks Director Addison Richards Addison Richards as Cmdr. Rowland Ella Raines Ella Raines as Joyce Cartwright Thomas Gomez Thomas Gomez as Smithy Barry Fitzgerald Barry Fitzgerald as Stooky O'Meara
    The story of a Canadian WWII naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot concerning her first captain.
    The Winter War 1989 POSTER

    The Winter War

    1989

    Finnish

    7.6

    19

    88%

    88%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    finnish winter war

    History

    War

    world war ii

    Pekka Parikka Pekka Parikka Director Pertti Lamberg Pertti Lamberg as Fleeing soldier Pirkko Hämäläinen Pirkko Hämäläinen as Marjatta Hakala Martti Suosalo Martti Suosalo as Private Arvi Huhtala Samuli Edelmann Samuli Edelmann as Private Mauri Haapasalo
    Russia attacked Finland in late November 1939. This film tells the story of a Finnish platoon of reservists from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia who leave their homes and go to war. The film focuses on the farmer brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala.
    Beyond the Front Line 2004 POSTER

    Beyond the Front Line

    2004

    Swedish

    6.5

    6

    continuation war

    Drama

    History

    War

    world war ii

    Åke Lindman Åke Lindman Director J. Christoffer Slotte J. Christoffer Slotte as Kapten Sampo Sarkola Sampo Sarkola as Kaustinen Martin Bahne Martin Bahne as Lindblad Svante Martin Svante Martin as Överste
    A movie based on real wartime diaries tells the story of the Swedish speaking Finns' infantry regiment 61. The story follows the regiment during the Continuation War from 1942 to 1944 and from Syväri to the Karelian Isthmus where they faced some of the most grueling battles against the Soviet Union.
    Into the White 2012 POSTER

    Into the White

    2012

    Norwegian

    7.1

    36

    45%

    67%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    norway

    pilot

    War

    winter

    world war ii

    Petter Næss Petter Næss Director Lachlan Nieboer Lachlan Nieboer as Captain Charles P. Davenport Stig Henrik Hoff Stig Henrik Hoff as Feldwebel Wolfgang Strunk Rupert Grint Rupert Grint as Gunner Robert Smith Florian Lukas Florian Lukas as Leutnant Horst Schopis
    Based on a true story. On 27 April 1940, Luftwaffe pilot Horst Schopis' Heinkel 111 bomber is shot down near Grotli by an RAF Blackburn Skua L2940 fighter, which then crash-lands. The surviving German and English crew members begin to shoot at each other, but later find themselves huddled up in the same cabin. In order to survive the harsh winter in the Norwegian wilderness, they have to stand together. An unlikely, lifelong friendship blossoms.
    Puppet Master: Axis of Evil 2010 POSTER

    Puppet Master: Axis of Evil

    2010

    English

    4.1

    12

    20%

    20%

    evil puppet

    Fantasy

    Horror

    japan

    killer doll

    ninja

    puppets

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    War

    world war ii

    David DeCoteau David DeCoteau Director William Hickey William Hickey as Andre Toulon Tom Sandoval Tom Sandoval as Ben / Max Levi Fiehler Levi Fiehler as Danny Coogan Mike Brooks Mike Brooks as Mr. Gifford
    Following the murder of Andre Toulon by Nazi assassins during the height of World War II, a young Danny Coogan finds his crate of mysterious puppets, and discovers their plan to attack a secret American manufacturing plant.
    The Resistance Banker 2018 POSTER

    The Resistance Banker

    2018

    Dutch

    6.9

    23

    75%

    75%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    german occupation

    resistance

    sibling relationship

    War

    world war ii

    Joram Lürsen Joram Lürsen Director Götz Schubert Götz Schubert as Friedrich Viebahn Matteo van der Grijn Matteo van der Grijn as Huub Jochum ten Haaf Jochum ten Haaf as Jaap Buys Raymond Thiry Raymond Thiry as Van den Berg
    In the occupied Netherlands during World War II, banker Walraven van Hall is asked to use his financial contacts to help the Dutch resistance. With his brother Gijs, he comes up with a risky plan to take out huge loans and use the money to finance the Resistance.
    A Diary for Timothy 1945 POSTER

    A Diary for Timothy

    1945

    English

    7.0

    4

    56%

    56%

    Action

    Documentary

    short

    short film

    world war ii

    Humphrey Jennings Humphrey Jennings Director John Gielgud John Gielgud as Hamlet Jennifer Jennifer as Herself - 5 year-old girl Elvin Jenkins Elvin Jenkins as Himself - Tim's father Michael Redgrave Michael Redgrave as Narrator
    A narrator recounts the state of Great Britain near the end of WWII via a visual diary for the titular baby boy born in September 1944.
    Miracle at St. Anna 2008 POSTER

    Miracle at St. Anna

    2008

    English

    6.1

    36

    33%

    51%

    Action

    black people

    Crime

    Drama

    partisan

    soldier

    Thriller

    tuscany, italy

    village

    War

    world war ii

    Spike Lee Spike Lee Director Walton Goggins Walton Goggins as Captain Nokes Waldemar Kobus Waldemar Kobus as Colonel Pflueger Curt Lowens Curt Lowens as Dr. Everton Brooks John Leguizamo John Leguizamo as Enrico
    Miracle at St. Anna chronicles the story of four American soldiers who are members of the all-black 92nd "Buffalo Soldier" Division stationed in Tuscany, Italy during World War II.
    The Codebreaker Who Hacked Hitler 2015 POSTER

    The Codebreaker Who Hacked Hitler

    2015

    English

    7.2

    1

    bletchley park

    code breaking

    History

    War

    world war ii

    Russell England Russell England Director Brian Deacon Brian Deacon as Gordon Welchman Eric Ellingson Eric Ellingson as Self - Gordon Welchman's Colleague Steven Mackintosh Steven Mackintosh as Self - Narrator Diana Lucy Diana Lucy as Self - Welchman Family Friend
    Gordon Welchman was one of the original elite codebreakers crucial to the allies defeating the Nazis in World War II. He is the forgotten genius of Bletchley Park.
    Hitler's Disastrous Desert War 2021 POSTER

    Hitler's Disastrous Desert War

    2021

    English

    6.5

    1

    desert warfare

    Documentary

    german army

    History

    north africa

    rommel

    War

    world war ii

    Yvan Demeulandre Yvan Demeulandre Director Geoffrey Bateman Geoffrey Bateman as Self
    When the British army looks set to defeat Mussolini’s Italian forces, Hitler sends reinforcements; the Afrika Korps led by General Rommel. The Desert Fox is on winning form until Montgomery, the British commander, sets up a plan to crush his opponent. After the American landing in North Africa, the Axis armies have no choice but to surrender and put an end to the Desert War.
    My Favorite War 2020 POSTER

    My Favorite War

    2020

    Latvian

    7.4

    2

    1970s

    Animation

    cold war

    Documentary

    perestroika

    sibling relationship

    soviet union

    world war ii

    Ilze Burkovska Jacobsen Ilze Burkovska Jacobsen Director
    Ilze Burkovska, a little girl who is obsessed with stories of World War II and will be a filmmaker in a distant future, lives in Latvia under the totalitarian boot of the Soviets and the ominous shadow of the many menaces and horrors of the Cold War.
    My Way Home 1965 POSTER

    My Way Home

    1965

    Hungarian

    7.4

    1

    Drama

    friendship

    train

    villa

    War

    world war ii

    wounded soldier

    young soldier

    Miklós Jancsó Miklós Jancsó Director Viktor Chekmaryov Viktor Chekmaryov as József Madaras József Madaras as Hadifogoly Sergey Nikonenko Sergey Nikonenko as Kolja Judit Meszléry Judit Meszléry as Menekülõ lány
    In the aftermath of World War II, a Hungarian teenager, captured by Soviet troops, forms an unlikely bond with a Russian soldier in a remote prison camp.
    Under the Blood-Red Sun 2014 POSTER

    Under the Blood-Red Sun

    2014

    English

    5.9

    1

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    Family

    hawaii

    History

    japanese american

    japanese american internment

    pearl harbor

    War

    world war ii

    Tim Savage Tim Savage Director Brandon Marc Higa Brandon Marc Higa as Background Talent Paul S.W. Lee Paul S.W. Lee as Background Talent Tom Holowach Tom Holowach as Mr. Wilson Chris Tashima Chris Tashima as Papa Nakaji
    December 7, 1941 - TOMIKAZU “TOMI” NAKAJI (Kyler Ki Sakamoto) and his best friend BILLY DAVIS (Kalama Epstein) are playing baseball in a field near their homes in Hawaii when Japan launches a surprise attack on the US at Pearl Harbor. As Tomi looks up at the sky and recognizes the Blood-Red Sun emblem on the fighter planes, he knows that his life has changed forever. Based on actual events, Under the Blood-Red Sun is an unforgettable story of friendship, courage and survival.
    The Round Up 2010 POSTER

    The Round Up

    2010

    French

    7.1

    14

    96%

    100%

    Action

    based on true story

    Drama

    History

    nazi occupation

    paris, france

    War

    war crimes

    woman director

    world war ii

    Rose Bosch Rose Bosch Director Adèle Exarchopoulos Adèle Exarchopoulos as Anna Traube Mélanie Laurent Mélanie Laurent as Annette Monod Jean Reno Jean Reno as Dr. David Scheinbaum Anne Benoît Anne Benoît as Matthey Jouanis
    A faithful retelling of the 1942 "Vel' d'Hiv Roundup" and the events surrounding it.
    Il Varco - Once More Unto the Breach 2019 POSTER

    Il Varco - Once More Unto the Breach

    2019

    Italian

    6.5

    2

    docudrama

    Documentary

    experimental narrative

    History

    semi-documentary

    semi-fiction

    War

    world war ii

    Federico Ferrone Federico Ferrone Director Emidio Clementi Emidio Clementi as Uknown soldier
    July, 1941. After the beginning of the German invasion, an Italian soldier, a veteran of the colonial wars, is sent to the Soviet front. As he remembers the fairy tales his Russian mother used to tell him, the train he is travelling in crosses Europe on its way to the vast Ukrainian plains, where the enemy and a cruel winter await him… (Based on the experiences of several Italian soldiers.)
    The Night of the Generals 1967 POSTER

    The Night of the Generals

    1967

    English

    7.2

    31

    43%

    71%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    flashback

    general

    investigation

    Mystery

    paris, france

    prostitute

    Thriller

    War

    world war ii

    Anatole Litvak Anatole Litvak Director Gordon Jackson Gordon Jackson as Captain Engel Raymond Gérôme Raymond Gérôme as Colonel Nigel Stock Nigel Stock as Otto Joanna Pettet Joanna Pettet as Ulrike
    A German intelligence officer investigates a prostitute's killing in Warsaw during World War II. He lands on three major Nazi generals as suspects, two of whom are also involved in a plot to kill Adolf Hitler.
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