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    The Rooster 1981 POSTER

    The Rooster

    1981

    Swedish

    5.9

    1

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    factory

    hotel room

    Romance

    sweden

    textile industry

    world war ii

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Pernilla August Pernilla August as Åsa Eriksson Magnus Härenstam Magnus Härenstam as Cederqvist Tage Danielsson Tage Danielsson as Cyclist Ing-Marie Carlsson Ing-Marie Carlsson as Karin Petrén
    In 1944, Cederqvist comes to a small cloth factory to see how the all-women employees can work more efficiently. At the beginning he is greeted with suspicion and his efforts at courting the young ladies are futile. But as soon as he buys himself a car it becomes much easier, especially since he has the power to relocate people to an easier line of work. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
    Belle & Sebastian 2013 POSTER

    Belle & Sebastian

    2013

    French

    9

    91%

    65%

    Action

    Adventure

    alps mountains

    based on children's book

    boy and dog

    children in wartime

    dog

    Drama

    Family

    world war ii

    Nicolas Vanier Nicolas Vanier Director Tchéky Karyo Tchéky Karyo as César Andreas Pietschmann Andreas Pietschmann as Lieutenant Peter Jan Oliver Schroeder Jan Oliver Schroeder as Soldat Hans Urbain Cancelier Urbain Cancelier as The Mayor
    Belle and Sebastian is set high in the snowy Alps during the Second World War. The resourceful Sebastian is a lonely boy who tames and befriends a giant, wild mountain dog, Belle – even though the villagers believe her to be ‘the beast’ that has been killing their sheep.
    Swing Shift 1984 POSTER

    Swing Shift

    1984

    English

    5.9

    8

    87%

    41%

    Action

    arms industry

    Drama

    home front

    homefront

    riveter

    Romance

    time of war

    War

    world war ii

    Jonathan Demme Jonathan Demme Director Todd Allen Todd Allen as Cpl. Bobby Danzig Ed Harris Ed Harris as Jack Walsh Kurt Russell Kurt Russell as Lucky Lockhart Charles Napier Charles Napier as Moon Willis
    In 1941 America, Kay and her husband are happy enough until he enlists after Pearl Harbor. Against his wishes, she takes a job at the local aircraft plant where she meets Hazel, the singer from across the way. The two soon become firm friends and with the other girls become increasingly expert workers. As the war drags on, Kay finally dates her trumpet-playing foreman and life gets more complicated.
    My Enemy's Enemy 2007 POSTER

    My Enemy's Enemy

    2007

    English

    7.3

    2

    77%

    77%

    Action

    argentina

    biography

    Biography

    che guevara

    Documentary

    gestapo

    History

    War

    war crimes

    world war ii

    Kevin Macdonald Kevin Macdonald Director Kevin Macdonald Kevin Macdonald as Narrator / Interviewer Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler as Self René Hardy René Hardy as Self Jacques Vergès Jacques Vergès as Self
    Reveals an alternate history of the post-war world. This is a version of history where, in contrast to what we are all told, fascist ideology prevailed. The story of Klaus Barbie, Nazi torturer, American spy, tool of repressive right-wing regimes, is symbolic of the real relationship that the "Western" governments had with fascism and makes us see the world as it is today - and the politicians that inhabit it - in a different way.
    The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel 1951 POSTER

    The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

    1951

    English

    6.9

    23

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    desert

    Drama

    historical figure

    libyan desert

    nazi officer

    War

    world war ii

    Henry Hathaway Henry Hathaway Director Patrick Whyte Patrick Whyte as British Agent Carleton Young Carleton Young as German Staff Officer Sean McClory Sean McClory as Jock John Roy John Roy as Soldier
    The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
    The Key 1958 POSTER

    The Key

    1958

    English

    6.7

    7

    58%

    58%

    Action

    Drama

    Romance

    tugboat

    War

    world war ii

    Carol Reed Carol Reed Director Trevor Howard Trevor Howard as Captain Chris Ford Michael Caine Michael Caine as Seaman Sophia Loren Sophia Loren as Stella Aileen Lewis Aileen Lewis as Woman With Baby in Air Raid Shelter
    In wartime England, circa 1941, poorly-armed tugs are sent into "U-Boat Alley" to rescue damaged Allied ships. An American named David Ross arrives to captain one of these tugs. He's given a key by a fellow tugboat-man -- a key to an apartment and its pretty female resident. Should something happen to the friend, Ross can use the key.
    The Imperial Navy 1981 POSTER

    The Imperial Navy

    1981

    Japanese

    6.5

    7

    Action

    Drama

    imperial japanese navy

    pacific theater

    shōwa era (1926-89)

    War

    world war ii

    Shûe Matsubayashi Shûe Matsubayashi Director Jun Tazaki Jun Tazaki as Masao Imanishi Masao Imanishi as Hisaya Morishige Hisaya Morishige as Nobuo Kaneko Nobuo Kaneko as Chuichi Nagumo
    A lavish retelling of the true story of the final voyage and ultimate destruction and sinking of the battleship Yamato, Japan's greatest flagship during the Second World War.
    Battle of the Coral Sea 1959 POSTER

    Battle of the Coral Sea

    1959

    English

    5.6

    5

    17%

    17%

    Action

    Drama

    Romance

    sea battle

    second war

    submarine

    War

    world war ii

    Paul Wendkos Paul Wendkos Director James T. Callahan James T. Callahan as Australian Prisoner Tom Laughlin Tom Laughlin as Ens. Franklin Dale Ishimoto Dale Ishimoto as Japanese Guard Cliff Robertson Cliff Robertson as Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Conway
    A US submarine and its crew are captured by the Japanese on the eve of a major WWII battle.
    Werewolves of the Third Reich 2017 POSTER

    Werewolves of the Third Reich

    2017

    English

    2.2

    11

    22%

    22%

    Action

    Adventure

    concentration camp

    extramarital affair

    Horror

    Mystery

    nazi

    Sci-Fi

    soldier

    Thriller

    War

    werewolf

    world war ii

    Andrew Jones Andrew Jones Director Derek Nelson Derek Nelson as Billy 'The Butcher' Darren Swain Darren Swain as 'Fighting Joe' Kane Suzie Frances Garton Suzie Frances Garton as Ilsa Koch Lee Bane Lee Bane as 'Mad Dog' Murphy
    In Germany at the height of World War II, a ragtag group of American soldiers discover Doctor Mengele's diabolical plan to create an unstoppable army of Nazi werewolves.
    Last Man Club 2016 POSTER

    Last Man Club

    2016

    English

    5.7

    2

    74%

    74%

    Action

    b-17

    Drama

    friendship

    honor

    veteran

    world war ii

    young woman

    Bo Brinkman Bo Brinkman Director Jake Busey Jake Busey as Diamond Jim Michael Massee Michael Massee as John Pennell Carter Burch Carter Burch as MJ State Trooper #3 Blaze Tucker Blaze Tucker as Taylor Pennell
    A WW2 veteran destined for life in a retirement home escapes his difficult family situation and embarks on a cross country adventure to find the last remaining members of his B-17 bomber crew with the help of a beautiful accomplice.
    None Shall Escape 1944 POSTER

    None Shall Escape

    1944

    English

    7.0

    1

    75%

    75%

    Action

    Drama

    evil

    holocaust (shoah)

    nazi

    rape victim

    trial

    War

    world war ii

    André De Toth André De Toth Director Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette as Jan Stys George Lynn George Lynn as Otto - S.S. Officer Richard Hale Richard Hale as Rabbi David Levin Richard Crane Richard Crane as Willie Grimm
    Through flashbacks going as far back as the end of WW1, the story of a Nazi war criminal is exposed during his trial.
    Uprising 2001 POSTER

    Uprising

    2001

    English

    7.2

    17

    100%

    84%

    Action

    deportation

    Drama

    jewish ghetto

    nazi officer

    rebellion

    uprising

    War

    world war ii

    Jon Avnet Jon Avnet Director Andreas Patton Andreas Patton as Border Guide Dietrich Hollinderbäumer Dietrich Hollinderbäumer as Colonel Von Sammern Jon Voight Jon Voight as Major-General Jurgen Stroop Radha Mitchell Radha Mitchell as Mira Fruchner
    In the Warsaw ghetto in 1943, Jews rise against the Nazis.
    The Gathering Storm 2002 POSTER

    The Gathering Storm

    2002

    English

    7.4

    7

    83%

    81%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    british history

    british prime minister

    Drama

    History

    winston churchill

    world war ii

    Richard Loncraine Richard Loncraine Director Lena Headey Lena Headey as Ava Wigram John Standing John Standing as Lord Moyne Tom Hiddleston Tom Hiddleston as Randolph Churchill Celia Imrie Celia Imrie as Violet Pearman
    A love story offering an intimate look inside the marriage of Winston and Clementine Churchill during a particularly troubled, though little-known, moment in their lives.
    The Last Sentence 2012 POSTER

    The Last Sentence

    2012

    Swedish

    6.2

    1

    74%

    43%

    Action

    Biography

    Drama

    journalism

    resistance

    sweden

    world war ii

    Jan Troell Jan Troell Director Peter Andersson Peter Andersson as Christian Günther Adam Lundgren Adam Lundgren as Hans Forssman Lennart Hjulström Lennart Hjulström as Marcus Wallenberg Sonja Richter Sonja Richter as Modern
    Renowned journalist Torgny Segerstedt declares war against Hitler as he criticizes Swedish politicians who tried to look away from the tyranny of the Nazis with the good excuse of “neutralism”. His only weapon is his pen and his life is full of gossip such as an affair with his boss’ wife, a love scandal with a secretary younger than his daughter, and the suicide of his wife. However, he continues to fight a one man battle against Hitler and the Nazi regime until his death, throwing the question “Can one person really change history?” to the audience.
    Persian Lessons 2020 POSTER

    Persian Lessons

    2020

    German

    7.4

    18

    80%

    88%

    Action

    concentration camp

    concentration camp prisoner

    Drama

    german officer

    nazi

    persian

    War

    world war ii

    Vadim Perelman Vadim Perelman Director Alexander Beyer Alexander Beyer as Camp Commandant Lars Eidinger Lars Eidinger as Klaus Koch Jonas Nay Jonas Nay as Max Felix von Bredow Felix von Bredow as SS-Untersturmführer Siemens
    Occupied France, 1942. Gilles is arrested by SS soldiers alongside other Jews and sent to a camp in Germany. He narrowly avoids sudden execution by swearing to the guards that he is not Jewish, but Persian. This lie temporarily saves him, but Gilles gets assigned a life-or-death mission: to teach Farsi to Head of Camp Koch, who dreams of opening a restaurant in Iran once the war is over. Through an ingenious trick, Gilles manages to survive by inventing words of "Farsi" every day and teaching them to Koch.
    Signs of Life 1968 POSTER

    Signs of Life

    1968

    German

    7.0

    8

    92%

    71%

    Action

    descent into madness

    Drama

    german soldier

    greece

    soldier

    world war ii

    Werner Herzog Werner Herzog Director Heinz Usener Heinz Usener as Doctor Achmed Hafiz Achmed Hafiz as Greek resident Henry van Lyck Henry van Lyck as Lieutenant Werner Herzog Werner Herzog as Soldat
    During World War II, three German soldiers are withdrawn from combat when one of them, Stroszek, is wounded. They are assigned to a small coastal community on the Greek island of Kos while Stroszek recuperates. The men become increasingly stir crazy in their uneventful new assignment. Stroszek eventually goes mad.
    The Secret of Santa Vittoria 1969 POSTER

    The Secret of Santa Vittoria

    1969

    English

    7.2

    2

    75%

    85%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    War

    world war ii

    Stanley Kramer Stanley Kramer Director Carlo Pisacane Carlo Pisacane as Capoferro Curt Lowens Curt Lowens as Col. Scheer Giancarlo Giannini Giancarlo Giannini as Fabio Eduardo Ciannelli Eduardo Ciannelli as Luigi
    During World War II, Italian villagers hide their wine from the German army.
    Flight World War II 2015 POSTER

    Flight World War II

    2015

    English

    4.5

    6

    29%

    29%

    Action

    Adventure

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    time travel

    War

    world war ii

    Emile Edwin Smith Emile Edwin Smith Director Aqueela Zoll Aqueela Zoll as Cameron Hicks Robbie Kay Robbie Kay as Corporal Nigel Sheffield Mike Quirk Mike Quirk as Dale Faran Tahir Faran Tahir as William Strong
    International Flight 42 is on course, when all of a sudden a massive and weird storm crops up around the plane. This sends the plane back in time to the year 1940- smack dab in the middle of WWII! Now, the crew and passengers must not only find a way back to their time, but fight off the Axis powers.
    Yanks 1979 POSTER

    Yanks

    1979

    English

    6.4

    5

    57%

    62%

    Action

    Drama

    england

    jitterbug

    new year's eve

    northern england

    prejudice

    War

    world war ii

    John Schlesinger John Schlesinger Director Arlen Dean Snyder Arlen Dean Snyder as Henry William Devane William Devane as John Richard Gere Richard Gere as Matt Dyson Joe Gladwin Joe Gladwin as Plumber at Camp
    During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.
    Saltwater: The Battle for Ramree Island 2021 POSTER

    Saltwater: The Battle for Ramree Island

    2021

    English

    2.5

    7

    Action

    burma

    crocodile

    Horror

    massacre

    world war ii

    Steve Lawson Steve Lawson Director Glenn Salvage Glenn Salvage as Harris Charlie Bond Charlie Bond as Olive Steven Dolton Steven Dolton as Sgt. Turner David Hon Ma Chu David Hon Ma Chu as Soldier
    During the last desperate months of World War II, an Allied mission to regain Ramree Island off the coast of Burma ends in horror when an embattled group of soldiers find themselves trapped in dense swampland infested with deadly saltwater crocodiles. As the men are picked off one by one by the hungry reptiles, those that remain resort to increasingly desperate measures to survive the onslaught of carnage and get off the island alive.
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