World War II movies are often popular because of their portrayal of gargantuan, world-changing battles--but this movie is great because it focuses on one of the smaller, less-noticed actions late in the war...that just happens to be true.
In the Philippines, a battalion is assigned the task of raiding deep into Japanese-held territory to rescue American POW's; it's clear that before the Japanese abandon the camp, they will murder the prisoners.
Tension mounts as the soliders have to coordinate with the Philippine Scouts (guerillas who fought the Japanese through the duration of the occupation, at great risk to themselves and their people) and overcome obstacles to rescue the POW's.
Well-told and worthwhile for the history lesson, if no other reason. The movie opens with archive footage of Americans on the Bataan Death March, some pretty gritty stuff. Rated R for "strong war violence and brief language".
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- ISBN13: 0786936716900
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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