1940s
War movies from the 1940′s
The Long Voyage Home (1940)
Ah, the merchant marines, the unsung heroes of WWII. Putting their lives at risk on the open waters of the North Atlantic to deliver much needed supplies to Allied forces in Europe. The Long Voyage Home follows the crew of the Glencairn in just one of these voyages. And what a misfit, motley bunch... »
The Fighting Sullivans (1944)
The Fighting Sullivans documents the tragic loss of the five Sullivan brothers, who died while serving together on the USS Juneau in the Solomon Islands. This story served as an inspiration for Saving Private Ryan, and it is as relevant and painful a story today as it was then. Although the film itself is... »
Air Raid Wardens (1943)
I love Laurel and Hardy. I really do. I mean how can you not? During the 30's they were sort of a counterpoint and companion to the slapstick of the Three Stooges. But in 1943's Air Raid Wardens, that original magic was pretty much gone. They were both a few years older, and by... »
Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942)
OK, so maybe Once Upon a Honeymoon falls under the "romantic comedy" category rather than "war movie," but it is set during World War II, and in fact most of the plot has to do with the war, so here we are! Here's the deal: Wayward radio broadcaster Pat O'Toole (Cary Grant) is following... »
Sahara (1943)
Tanks, desert, combat, Bogart.... put those all together and what do you get? The unbelievable picture that is Sahara. It pits tank commander Sgt. Joe Gunn (Humphrey Bogart) against the desert, and against the Nazi Afrika Corps in a battle for survival, with a bit of a twist ending that you won't see coming.... »
Mr. Winkle Goes to War (1944)
Mr. Winkle Goes to War is a buried treasure, a hidden, overlooked gem. I can't even explain how great and wonderful I found this picture... Well, I guess I need to try anyway! Mr. Wille Winkle (Edward G. Robinson) is a 40-something, mild mannered, somewhat timid fellow who's fed up with his long-held but... »
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944)
If there was a defining moment for the US involvement in World War II, it was obviously Pearl Harbor. However the second, and I think even more important event was the April 1942 bombing raid on Tokyo launched by Col. Doolittle. The sheer brazenness and tenacity that it showed the Japanese, not to mention... »
Objective, Burma (1945)
Yet another from the "where has this movie been all my life" category, 1945's Objective, Burma! is a classic in every sense of the word. Even if its wholly inaccurate from an historical point of view. Just ask the British, as this film was actually banned in the UK for a time because of... »
The Way Ahead (1944)
Yawn, like I said there are some simply dreadful British war movies out there. Granted there are some terrible American ones as well, but I keep coming across the duds I guess! The Way Ahead (released in the US as The Immortal Battalion) just didn't click for me, despite the appearance of such legends... »
One of Our Aircraft is Missing (1942)
I'm reading a lot of other reviews praising this movie, and quite frankly I just don't get it. To be even more frank, I'm not sure I should even be writing this, as I honestly quit paying attention about 30 minutes into the movie. Seriously. One of Our Aircraft is Missing is the story... »
