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Film · 2016

Hacksaw Ridge

Directed by Mel Gibson · starring Tyler Coppin, Harry Greenwood and Robert Morgan

  • 2 h 19 min
  • 15
  • Drama · War · Biography
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 26 January 2017
  • 8.3 AverageMovieNCo
  • 8.2 Users54 votes
  • 8.3 Critics5 reviews
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Synopsis

Japan, 1945. WWII. Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), a man opposed to violence enlists in US army to work as a doctor. After battling against the entire militar establishment to become a Conscientious Objector Doss manages to be sent as a doctor and surgeon to the Pacific battlefront. Although not very popular upon his arrival amongst his brothers in arms in Okinawa, Desmond will demonstrate his bravery saving 75 injured men and gaining the entire battallion's respect. He became the first Conscientious Objector in American history to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Based on a true story the film was directed by Mel Gibson. The movie means the return of Gibson to directing, 10 years after 'Apocalypto'.

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The essentials

Runtime
139 min2 hours and 19 minutes
Budget
$55mCross Creek Pictures
Box office
$65.1m1.2 times its budget
Rating
15Suitable only for 15 years and over
How long is Hacksaw Ridge?
2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes).
When was Hacksaw Ridge released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 26 January 2017.
Who directed Hacksaw Ridge?
Mel Gibson.
Who is in Hacksaw Ridge?
It stars Tyler Coppin, Harry Greenwood, Robert Morgan and Goran D. Kleut.
Where can I watch Hacksaw Ridge?
In the UK it is available with a channel on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
How much did Hacksaw Ridge make?
It took $65.1 million in US. It cost $55 million.
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Cast

Full cast (28)
Director
Mel Gibson
Producers
Lawrence Bender, Paul Currie, Brian Oliver, Buddy Patrick
Cinematography
Simon Duggan

Videos and trailers

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'Hacksaw Ridge' trailer 2:2527 July 2016

Photos and posters

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Reviews

All 5 reviews
8.2 54 votes
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What the critics say average 8.3 from 5 outlets

  • 9.3 The Hollywood ReporterDavid Rooney "Gibson's forceful comeback is a violent drama about pacifism that succeeds in combining horror with grace". Read
  • 9.3 The WrapAlonso Duralde "In celebrating this legendary pacifist, Gibson and company ennoble the hell out of violence". Read
  • 8.0 The TelegraphRobbie Collin "Hacksaw Ridge is a fantastically moving and bruising war film that hits you like a raw topside of beef in the face ? a kind of primary-coloured Guernica that flourishes on a big screen with a crowd".

Box office

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  • Budget $55m
  • US $65.1m
  • UK £4.9m

Awards

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Soundtrack

All 3 songs
  1. To God be the GloryFanny Crosby, Howard Doane
  2. We're Gonna Have To Slap The Dirty Little JapWords, Bob Miller
  3. Why We Fight: Prelude to WarFrank Capra

Trivia

All 7 facts

  • Mel Gibson's son

    Milo Gibson, son of Mel Gibson has an small part playing one of the soldiers. This marks his first apparition on screen and first father and son collaboration on screen.

  • Medals of Honor for a hero

    Desmond T. Doss only accepted one Medal of Honor. It had initially been proposed that he received two, but he humbly declined. His work as a medic was praised beacuse he alone saved the lives of 75 men of his company without bearing firearms, as he was a conscientous objector.

  • Venice Film Festival

    The film will be released at Venice Film Festival as a 'non competition candidate film'.

  • Mel Gibson's return

    The movie means the return of Mel Gibson to directing after 'Apocalypto'.

  • Critics's Choice Awards

    'Hasta el último hombre' the war drama based on real events, has been nominated in seven categories at the Critics' Choice Awards, which will been celebrated December 11. The nominations include Best Picture, Best Director (Mel Gibson) and Best Actor (Andrew Garfield).

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