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Hacksaw Ridge

8.2/10

Rating

139 min

Runtime

2016

Release Year

Mel Gibson

Director

Cast

Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn, Teresa Palmer, Luke Bracey

Quick Synopsis

During World War II, Desmond T. Doss serves as an American Army medic in the Battle of Okinawa. Despite his refusal to carry a weapon or kill enemy soldiers due to his personal beliefs, he demonstrates extraordinary bravery by saving many lives on the battlefield. His actions make him the first conscientious objector in American history to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Detailed Synopsis of Hacksaw Ridge

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.

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