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Hacksaw Ridge

  • 20162016
  • 16+16+
  • 2h 19m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
499K
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POPULARITY
373
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Andrew Garfield in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
'Hacksaw Ridge' is the true story of Desmond Doss who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. As an army medic, he single-handedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, braved fire while tending to soldiers and was wounded by a grenade and hit by snipers. Doss was the first conscientious objector awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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World War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor ... Read allWorld War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.World War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
499K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
373
96
  • Director
    • Mel Gibson
  • Writers
    • Robert Schenkkan
    • Andrew Knight
  • Stars
    • Andrew Garfield
    • Sam Worthington
    • Luke Bracey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mel Gibson
  • Writers
    • Robert Schenkkan
    • Andrew Knight
  • Stars
    • Andrew Garfield
    • Sam Worthington
    • Luke Bracey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 477Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #197
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 56 wins & 115 nominations total

    Videos17

    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:26
    Trailer #1
    Rescue
    Clip 0:43
    Rescue
    Cowardice
    Clip 0:47
    Cowardice
    R Griffiths
    Interview 1:31
    R Griffiths
    R Griffiths
    Interview 1:31
    R Griffiths
    A Garfield
    Interview 4:16
    A Garfield
    T Palmer
    Interview 3:03
    T Palmer
    M Gibson
    Interview 3:26
    M Gibson
    L Bracey
    Interview 2:56
    L Bracey
    V Vaughn
    Interview 2:41
    V Vaughn
    S Worthington
    Interview 2:26
    S Worthington
    D Doss Jr
    Interview 1:30
    D Doss Jr

    Photos167

    Andrew Garfield and Luke Bracey in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Hugo Weaving in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Andrew Garfield and Teresa Palmer in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Andrew Garfield in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Nico Cortez, Andrew Garfield, and Luke Bracey in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Andrew Garfield in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Andrew Garfield and Teresa Palmer in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Andrew Garfield in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Ori Pfeffer, Andrew Garfield, and Luke Bracey in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Richard Pyros, Ben Mingay, Andrew Garfield, and Goran D. Kleut in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Firass Dirani, Luke Pegler, Goran D. Kleut, Luke Bracey, and Jacob Warner in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
    Andrew Garfield and Teresa Palmer in Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

    Top cast

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    Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield
    • Desmond Dossas Desmond Doss
    Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington
    • Captain Gloveras Captain Glover
    Luke Bracey
    Luke Bracey
    • Smitty Rykeras Smitty Ryker
    Teresa Palmer
    Teresa Palmer
    • Dorothy Schutteas Dorothy Schutte
    Richard Pyros
    Richard Pyros
    • Teachas Teach
    Jacob Warner
    Jacob Warner
    • James Pinnickas James Pinnick
    Milo Gibson
    Milo Gibson
    • Lucky Fordas Lucky Ford
    Darcy Bryce
    Darcy Bryce
    • Young Desmondas Young Desmond
    Roman Guerriero
    • Young 'Hal' Dossas Young 'Hal' Doss
    James Lugton
    James Lugton
    • Hikeras Hiker
    Kasia Stelmach
    Kasia Stelmach
    • Hiker's Friendas Hiker's Friend
    Hugo Weaving
    Hugo Weaving
    • Tom Dossas Tom Doss
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Bertha Dossas Bertha Doss
    Jarin Towney
    • Teenage Boyas Teenage Boy
    Tim McGarry
    • Local Manas Local Man
    Tyler Coppin
    • Lynchburg Doctoras Lynchburg Doctor
    Richard Platt
    • Flirting Hospital Soldieras Flirting Hospital Soldier
    Nathaniel Buzolic
    Nathaniel Buzolic
    • Harold 'Hal' Dossas Harold 'Hal' Doss
    • Director
      • Mel Gibson
    • Writers
      • Robert Schenkkan(screenplay by)
      • Andrew Knight(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    The true story of Desmond T. Doss, the conscientious objector who, at the Battle of Okinawa, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers. We see his upbringing and how this shaped his views, especially his religious view and anti-killing stance. We see Doss's trials and tribulations after enlisting in the US Army and trying to become a medic. Finally, we see the hell on Earth that was Hacksaw Ridge. —grantss
    world war twoconscientious objectorsoldiermedic1940s227 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Based on the incredible true story.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
      • War
    • Certificate
      • 16+
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When asked how many lives he saved, Desmond T. Doss said approximately fifty. However, witnesses said it was closer to one hundred. A mutual agreement was reached at approximately seventy-five.
    • Goofs
      Harold Doss wears an Army uniform at the kitchen table when in fact he enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the USS Lindsey.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Desmond Doss: Help me get one more.

    • Crazy credits
      The real Desmond T. Doss is interviewed during the end credits and briefly describes his experiences during World War II, some of which have already been dramatized in the film.
    • Connections
      Edited from Taiheiyou no kiseki: Fokkusu to yobareta otoko (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      To God be the Glory
      (Traditional Song)

      Written by Fanny Crosby

      Music by Howard Doane (as William Doane)

    User reviews1K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    one of the most violent sensory assaults that can be experienced in a cinema
    Good war-films can be very disturbing to watch. The dramatic realism of modern digital effects spares little and many audiences will find Hacksaw Ridge (2016) one of the most violent sensory assaults that can be experienced in a cinema. If it were not a true story that celebrates an unusual hero the film could have been accused of a gratuitous display of unrelenting carnage and military triumphalism.

    The film plays in two halves: the early life and romance of Army Medic Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) and the actual Battle of Hacksaw Ridge. Raised in bible best Virginia, Doss had a troubled upbringing under an abusive father. A devout Seventh-day Adventist, he swore never to commit violence or even carry a weapon but felt duty-bound to enlist in the Army. Not long after meeting the one love of his life, nurse Dorothy Schutte (Teresa Palmer), he enlisted with the belief that he could serve his God unarmed and without killing enemy soldiers.

    Branded a coward and bullied to leave, he was eventually granted conscientious objector status and became one of the troops sent to capture Hacksaw Ridge in the Battle of Okinawa of May 1945. While the assault was forced to retreat under overwhelming enemy fire, Doss remained behind and single-handedly evacuated 75 casualties, lowering them by rope from an escarpment over 100 metres high. The Ridge was eventually captured and Doss became one of the most decorated heroes of World War II.

    The heroism depicted in this story is of such an extraordinary magnitude that it can easily overwhelm any consideration of the film's merits. With an uncomplicated and factual narrative arc, the story rests on two pillars: acting and filming. On both scores, this film deserves high praise. While the early life and romance chapter drifts towards melodrama, Garfield is cast to perfection as the wide-eyed and straight talking man of unshakeable principle and Palmer convincingly plays his adorable emotional anchor. Together with a strong support cast that includes several big-name stars, this is a powerful ensemble that carries the story convincingly.

    The most outstanding element of this film, however, is its powerhouse hyper-realistic cinematography and spectacular set constructions that relentlessly convey the brutality of war. While it is an outstanding technical production, giving spectacle precedence over narrative is the film's Achilles Heel. One or maybe a few helmeted heads shredded or bodies bayonetted can convey much, but twenty deadens the senses. If ever there was a case where less could have been more, this is it. Otherwise this is a gripping film with forceful storytelling about a remarkable war hero.
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    • Oct 18, 2016

    FAQ3

    • Why did the movie never show his older sister, only his younger brother Harold? His sister was born in 1916, Desmond in 1919, and Harold in 1921.
    • What did Sergeant Howell mean during the interview with Doss on the battlefield when he said that he wants "a morphine or a bullet"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 2016 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook Page
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Người Hùng Không Súng
    • Filming locations
      • Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Summit Entertainment
      • Cross Creek Pictures
      • Demarest Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,209,615
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $15,190,758
      • Nov 6, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $180,563,636
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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