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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0013023267190
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Label: Geneon [Pioneer]
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Geneon [Pioneer]
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 04, 2005
Running Time: 99 minutes
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Theatrical Release Date: March 19, 1957
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A small group of battle-worn American soldiers in Korea must make a tedious march a few miles to re-establish contact with the rest of the troops. They are beset with problems, comandeering a jeep from a recalcitrant soldier (played by gravel-voiced Aldo Ray) and his shell-shocked captain; then, there is the ever-present enemy which starts ticking them off, one by one, in a variety of insidious ways.
Tedious as their march is, every moment of "Men in War" is engrossing. Attention to quirky commonplace (as is done in "Das Boot") puts this war film on the human level. Each soldier, even the wordless Koreans are individuals.
The characterizations of Robert Ryan and Aldo Ray as two very different kinds of soldiers (and men) are superb.
Why, oh, why did Robert Ryan, one of the best film actors of all time, never win an Academy Award? All the no-talents who got their trophies (count 'em), but not a one for Ryan! In every role Ryan becomes the character he is portraying; he draws you into his travail. In "Men in War" Ryan gives another Academy Award performance.
One little caveat-look out for the song (yuk!) at the end.
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On time and as discribed.
Very good, very grim Korean War movie.
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a cult fim classic for those who have watched this a million times!
this is a dark psychological story of war and conflict between the
soldiers in combat. the characters are derived from classic archetypes,
and are portrayed by an outstanding cast. I think what really makes this a unique and excellent movie that stands the test of time, aside from
solid performances from robert ryan and aldo ray, is the character development of the supporting cast. everyone in this film builds into
the intracacies and mental trauma of war. If you can see beyond some minor technical flaws of this low end budget production, any of you
psych major types will be highly rewarded. this is a brutal movie that can start to rub off on you, especially if you watch it a few times.men in war is on my top 10 list of b movie greats!
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Dealing with a topic the war movie and western genres have often covered, the lost patrol/squad/unit, Men in War doesn't do anything spectacular but does everything really solid as director Anthony Mann delivers a hard-hitting, tense war movie. Following a disastrous North Korean attack that produces hundreds of American casualties, the sun rises on the remnant of Lt. Benson's platoon. Not knowing where battalion is or if headquarters has been wiped out or even where the lines are, the platoon begins the 17-mile march to their original objective, Hill 465. Along the way, they come across a sergeant transporting his shell-shocked colonel to an aide station, something A Bridge Too Far would do 20 years later. On the march, the platoon tangles with snipers, minefields, hidden artillery posts, all leading up to a bloody finale at the supposedly unoccupied hill. Director Mann puts a nice touch on this film overall, the camera work is very strong, making you feel like you're in the dirt with the platoon while also showing the chaos of the battle. The action scenes are quick and startling, made that much more effective that North Korean soldiers are rarely seen. They're more of a presence than anything. This isn't a hugely known movie, but it packs a wallop so give it a try.
The always reliable Robert Ryan delivers a strong performance as Lt. Benson, the platoon commander who must keep his men going and together as they march through the Korean countryside. It's the type of role Ryan was made to play, especially when he's got someone to go up against the caliber of Aldo Ray. Ray plays Sgt. Montana, the driven soldier determined to get his shell-shocked colonel (Robert Keith) back to safety. The scenes between Benson and Montana are tense and overall very believable as the duo wrestles with what they should do. Keith is good in a part that doesn't require him to talk, but you believe his performance. Phillip Pine as Sgt. Riordan, Benson's radio man, and Nehemiah Persoff as Sergeant Lewis, the vet who slowly becomes more unhinged, are good in supporting roles as the only other experienced soldiers remaining in the platoon. Some of the other members of the platoon include Vic Morrow as Zwickley, the cowardly soldier trying to redeem himself, James Edwards as Killian, L.Q. Jones as Davis, and a handful of actors who don't get more than a line or two apiece throughout the movie.
The DVD is an odd one, but not in a bad way. It offers no menus and therefore no special features. Pop the disc in and the movie starts right away, and when the credits roll the disc just stops. The black and white standard presentation is pretty clean and a good print overall. Not the best DVD presentation, but the movie makes up for it. So for a gritty Korean War movie with men's men Robert Ryan and Aldo Ray, give Anthony Mann's Men in War a try!
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I've loved this film since I was a kid. Always enjoyed it for what it was - A Film.
Ever get the feeling that [some] of these "vets" commenting on films such as this, take them a little too seriously; or literally. It's as if they (the "vets") are trying to tell us that soldiers in combat (heavens-never a Marine) can never crack, quit or be cowards. Well, I guess they've never read books by real veterans who say that soldiers can go "wacko," "bonkers," and do stupid things to get themselves killed. New flash - They have in the past, and they will in the future. With all due respect, "Grunts" aren't the most intelligent people in the service - That's why they're "Ground-Pounders" Get real! Even you so-called "tough, macho men" out there, are human. I mean, really.
This movie is a classic, for those who enjoy war movies. Robert Ryan (Lt. Benson) and Aldo Ray (Sgt. Montana) give First Class performances in this Anthony Mann film. The supporting cast of Robert Keith (Colonel), Nehemiah Persoff (Sgt. Lewis), Vic Morrow (Pvt. Zwickley) and James Edwards (Sgt. Killian) were excellent. You'll love this MOVIE.
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