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The film tells the true story of Desmond Doss, a pacifist combat medic who saved many lives during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. He was the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor, and the film won six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
Hacksaw Ridge: Directed by Mel Gibson. With Andrew Garfield, Richard Pyros, Jacob Warner, Milo Gibson. World War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, serving during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Mel Gibson
- 2016-11-04
During World War II, Army medic and conscientious objector Desmond Doss becomes an unlikely hero on an Okinawa battlefield without bearing arms. Watch trailers & learn more.
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Nov 4, 2016 · Conscientious objector Desmond Doss became a World War II hero during one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific theater. Now he's the subject of a new film...
- Elizabeth Blair
Oct 12, 2016 · Hacksaw Ridge vs the True Story of Desmond Doss, Medal of Honor. Hacksaw Ridge: History vs. Hollywood. Starring Andrew Garfield, Teresa Palmer, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Vince Vaughn | based on WWII army medic Desmond T. Doss, who refused to kill but was awarded the Medal of Honor. By Kevin Lang | Published October 12, 2016. THE CAST VS.
The true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds.
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- War, History, Drama, Biography
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Nov 3, 2016 · Here's how "Hacksaw Ridge," director Mel Gibson's new movie about Desmond Doss, stacks up against the true story of the World War II hero.
