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Hacksaw Ridge

R20162h 19mMel Gibson
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 71

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"One of the greatest heroes in American history never fired a bullet."

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

DramaHistoryWar
JapanHeroWorld War IiAbusive FatherPacifismBibleGoreVegetarianBiographyBased On True Story

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What is Hacksaw Ridge (2016) about?

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Who stars in Hacksaw Ridge?

Hacksaw Ridge stars Andrew Garfield (Desmond T. Doss), Sam Worthington (Captain Glover), Vince Vaughn (Sgt Howell), Teresa Palmer (Dorothy Schuttle), Luke Bracey (Smitty Ryker). The film was directed by Mel Gibson.

How long is Hacksaw Ridge?

Hacksaw Ridge has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated R.

Is Hacksaw Ridge worth watching?

Hacksaw Ridge holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Drama, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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