Set during one of the Second World War's most shocking and unforgettable battles - the battle of Hurtgen Forest in the Autumn of 1944. American forces are under orders to secure a bridge flanked by enemy tanks. Men already trapped in a hellish minefield face death from all sides as shells rain down from the sky. Hundreds of .. Read more
| Starring | Ron Eldard, Zac Orth, Frank Whaley |
|---|---|
| Director | John Irvin |
| Genres | Drama |
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Set during one of the Second World War's most shocking and unforgettable battles - the battle of Hurtgen Forest in the Autumn of 1944. American forces are under orders to secure a bridge flanked by enemy tanks. Men already trapped in a hellish minefield face death from all sides as shells rain down from the sky. Hundreds of lives have been lost, and the surviving troops are bloodied and shell-shocked. There are only four renegade soldiers remaining, who all have one thing in common: a desperate will to stay alive.
| Starring | Ron Eldard, Zac Orth, Frank Whaley |
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| Director | John Irvin |
| Studio | Arrow Films |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 32 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1998 To Rent: DVD: 24 Sep 2007 |
"...A fine sensitivity to the emotional toll of war..."
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Hard-edged war film
When someone makes a war film about an important battle or front that history has almost forgot I always applaud it. The Battle of Hurtgen Forest on the ... read more »
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Point of order
Call this a preview as I haven't even seen the film yet (just added it to my list) and thought I'd check out the reviews.
Your reviewer Garyl... read more »
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Good but Short!
A good portrayal of a part of the war that gets little coverage. Some scenes would have benefitted to have been a bit longer as seemed rushed at times.
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Looks dated now.
There have been quite a few films about the post D-Day battles that this one seems quite dated now. It plodded on quite happily but there are better 'action... read more »
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