Fighting On Film - The War Movie Podcast!

We continue Mercenary Month with a classic, 'Dark of the Sun'. Jack Cardiff's 1968 action movie that follows a band of Congolese commandos attempting to retrieve a huge diamond haul before the Simbas arrive. An artistic but visceral film staring Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, Jim Brown, Peter Carsten and Kenneth More. Skilfully shot, lots of impressive action and some good performances combine to create a compelling film.Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we kick off Mercenary Month with 'Code Name: Wild Geese'. A 1984 action movie directed by Antonio Margheriti following a group of mercs tasked with destroying opium farms in the Golden Triangle. The film stars Lewis Collins, Lee Van Cleef, Klaus Kinski and Ernest Borgnine.  Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we discuss a modern adaptation of R.C. Sherriff's classic First World War play 'Journey's End'. The 2018 adaptation stars Asa Butterfield, Sam Claflin, Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Tom Sturridge and Toby Jones. We're lucky enough to be joined by a very special guest, Taff Gillingham historical advisor and co-director of Khaki Devil, who was instrumental in giving the film its impressive authenticity. The film follows a group of British officers in the days before German Spring 1918 Offensive!Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for as we examine the Carol Reed-directed 1944 British classic 'The Way Ahead' starring David Niven, Stanley Holloway, William Hartnell, Peter Ustinov and John Laurie. We're joined by special guest Richard Fisher of the Vickers MG Collection and Research Association. The film follows a platoon of men through their call up, training and up to their first experience of battle! Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for something a little bit different this week as we discuss some listener pitches of war movies they'd like to see made! We share our own ideas and look at what you guys suggested recently over on twitter. If you're not following us on twitter, find us at twitter.com/FightingOnFilm and join the fun!  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we take a special look at not one but two films - both looking at the ill-fated SAS mission - Bravo Two Zero. Gulf War films are rare and with the 30th Anniversary of the war upon us we thought it was a good time to take a look at 'The One That Got Away' (1996) and 'Bravo Two Zero' (1999).Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on the week of the 53rd anniversary of the start of the Tet Offensive as we take a look at the 1989's 'The Siege of Firebase Gloria' starring R. Lee Ermey, Wings Hauser & Albert Popwell. Directed Brian Trenchard-Smith its a Vietnam last stand movie that riffs on its predecessors.Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as we look at 1943's 'Bataan!' starring Robert Taylor, Robert Walker, Lloyd Nolan, Kenneth Spencer and Desi Arnaz. Its one of the few films to look at the brutal Battle of Bataan. It's a classic last stand movie.Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we examine 1951's 'Go For Broke!', written & directed by Robert Pirosh and starring Van Johnson - who had worked together on 'Battleground' (FoF Episode 6). The film tells the unique story of the 442nd Infantry Regiment, a US Army unit made up of Japanese-Americans who became the most decorated unit of its size of World War Two! Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a special episode where we chat with director Stuart Urban and some of the cast (Hugh Ross & Ian McNeice) of the 1992 BAFTA-winning film 'An Ungentlemanly Act'. A unique war movie which looks at the first 36 hours of the Falklands War and the battle to defend the island from Invasion. Don't forget to leave a comment/review/rating and let us know what you thought of the film via twitter @FightingOnFilm Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/fighting-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.