Hacksaw ridge
(Rental Blu Ray)
Published
Lionsgate UK, 2017.
Physical Desc
139 min. col. 1
Status
City Library - Library Shelves
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Published
Lionsgate UK, 2017.
Format
Rental Blu Ray
Language
English
UPC
5055761909951
Notes
General Note
Extras to be confirmed, Region B, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English)
General Note
Made in 2016
Creation/Production Credits
Based on a true story
Creation/Production Credits
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, Vince Vaughn, Ryan Corr, Richard Roxburgh, Luke Pegler
Creation/Production Credits
Credits: music, Rupert Gregson-Williams; cinematographer, Simon Duggan
Description
Andrew Garfield and Sam Worthington star in this biographical drama directed by Mel Gibson. The film recounts the heroism of conscientious objector Desmond T. Doss (Garfield) amid the blood and thunder of the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. When most in his town are enlisted to the army, Doss is motivated to sign up as well. However, due to his beliefs, he refuses to handle a weapon and instead intends to serve in the field as a medic. After campaigning to be allowed to go into battle unarmed, Doss is assigned to the 77th Infantry Division and sent to Okinawa to fight under Captain Glover (Worthington). With the American forces suffering severe casualties in their assault on the Japanese, Doss springs into action by selflessly putting himself in the line of fire in a heroic attempt to save the lives of his injured comrades. The film was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Director - Motion Picture (Gibson) and Best Performance By an Ac
Target Audience
BBFC code: 15
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