Best War Films of 1989
The Incident
Joseph Sargent's made-for-TV drama, ... coerced into defending a German POW who is accused of murdering the town physician (Barnard Hughes), Matthau's best friend. [ best war films - 1989 ]
Night of the Fox
Based on a novel ... thriller chronicles the daring rescue of a captured American officer who has vital information concerning the upcoming Normandy invasion. [ best war films - 1989 ]
Triumph of the Spirit
Triumph of the Spirit ... Spirit was filmed on location at Auschwitz--the first film of its kind to be lensed in that infamous locale. [ best war films - 1989 ]
Casualties of War
Casualties of War was ... his "compliance" in the incident by failing to save the girl. The script is by well-known playwright David Rabe. [ best war films - 1989 ]
Born on the Fourth of July
The second of three ... film itself, but only Stone, who co-wrote the film with Kovic from the latter's book, won for Best Director. [ best war films - 1989 ]
Farewell to the King
Though officially based on ... "king" deigns to fight for their rights. Farewell to the King is breathtakingly photographed and quite exciting at times. [ best war films - 1989 ]
Casablanca Express
This actioner involves Nazi ... hijacking a train carrying England's prime minister. [ best war films - 1989 ]
By Dawn's Early Light
Soviet radicals upset with ... been ordered to bomb the U.S.S.R. and the attempts by some factions to bring them home before global Armageddon. [ best war films - 1989 ]
Men Behind the Sun
Purporting to tell the ... of animal cruelty, as well as actual autopsy footage, is unlawful in many countries including the U.S. and China. [ best war films - 1989 ]
