Wonderful War Movies

A Listmania! list by Elizabeth Lynch "Elizabeth Lynch" (Canada)
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Band Of Brothers (Widescreen)
1.  Band Of Brothers (Widescreen) DVD ~ Damian Lewis
The list author says:
  "Fascinating look at the 101st Airborne during WWII. All the more wonderful because they have the real veterans talk about their experiences prior to every episode."
CDN$ 39.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 24.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (546 customer reviews)

Twelve O Clock High
2.  Twelve O Clock High DVD ~ Gregory Peck
The list author says:
  "An interesting movie about the psychological effects of war, Gregory Peck gives a marvelous performance as do the very good group of supporting actors."
CDN$ 7.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 7.87
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

The Longest Day (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
3.  The Longest Day (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) DVD ~ John Wayne
The list author says:
  "The all-star American cast, with some British, brings this portrayal of D-Day to life."
CDN$ 16.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 13.50
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

A Bridge Too Far (Collector's Edition)
4.  A Bridge Too Far (Collector's Edition) DVD ~ Sean Connery
The list author says:
  "This movie is incredibly frustrating as you watch all the screw ups that caused 'Operation Market Garden' to fail but the cast is great, the music is great, and it's an enjoyable frustration."
CDN$ 17.19   Used & New from: CDN$ 10.52
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)

The Great Escape (Special Edition) (2DVD) (1963)
5.  The Great Escape (Special Edition) (2DVD) (1963) DVD ~ Steve McQueen
The list author says:
  "A classic of the war movies genre. Can't say that I was all that impressed with Steve McQueen but it's the other characters that make the movie."
Used & New from: CDN$ 8.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (144 customer reviews)

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Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
6.  Patton (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) DVD ~ George C. Scott
The list author says:
  "Not the typical war movie with lots of action but George C. Scott's performance of Patton is nothing short of brilliant. Scott won the Oscar that year but famously turned it down."
CDN$ 18.49   Used & New from: CDN$ 12.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

Memphis Belle
7.  Memphis Belle 
The list author says:
  "Rather melodramatic at points but Memphis Belle is lots of fun."
CDN$ 9.93   Used & New from: CDN$ 8.39
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

Stalag 17 (Special Collector's Edition)
8.  Stalag 17 (Special Collector's Edition) DVD ~ William Holden
The list author says:
  "Great mystery story set in a P.O.W. camp. The supporting actors carry the movie especially the actor who impersonates Clark Gable, Cary Grant and many other acting 'greats'."
CDN$ 11.99   Used & New from: CDN$ 7.42
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

The Dirty Dozen
9.  The Dirty Dozen DVD ~ Lee Marvin
The list author says:
  "Interesting war movie driven by character development. Look for a young Donald Sutherland as one of the 'dozen'."
Used & New from: CDN$ 6.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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The Guns of Navarone (Special Edition)
10.  The Guns of Navarone (Special Edition) DVD ~ Gregory Peck
The list author says:
  "A fun adventure as a group of specialists set out to destroy a battery that is preventing the rescue of several hundred soldiers. Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn and David Niven shine."
Used & New from: CDN$ 12.00
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 21/10/11
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