Movies and TvShows featuring "heroism-under-fire" theme.
Heroes for Sale is a pre-code film that follows the life of a war hero turned bank clerk who faces various challenges during the great depression. It highlights the struggles of the protagonist as he navigates through societal and personal tragedies, unrequited love, and the harsh realities of war and political criticism.
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The story of eight women and how they served their country during World War I.
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