The Phil Silvers Show is a sitcom set on a US Army base in Kansas during the 1950s. The main character, Sergeant Bilko, is a small-time crook and con artist who uses his cunning to create schemes and get what he wants. Despite being a troublemaker, Bilko is beloved by his platoon and manages to always stay one step ahead of his superiors. The show provides a humorous and lighthearted look at military life and the antics of Sergeant Bilko.
Jericho is a TV show set in a small town in Kansas, which faces the aftermath of a nuclear attack. The residents must navigate the challenges of survival, including a shortage of resources, political unrest, and mysterious conspiracies.
An Army officer hunts for Weapons of Mass Destruction in an unstable region after discovering faulty intelligence.
In the movie 'Outbreak' (1995), a deadly virus called Motaba is discovered in the African jungle and resurfaces in a California town. Army doctors race against time to find a cure and prevent a widespread outbreak.
In the winter of 1847, a captain and his soldiers at a remote military outpost in California are faced with the harrowing task of surviving while being surrounded by enemies and enduring severe hunger. As they struggle to stay alive, they soon discover that their biggest threat may not be the enemy soldiers, but something much more sinister lurking in the wilderness.
It was the war that divided our nation, a brutal and savage feud that changed America forever. Pitting brother against brother, the Civil War was our country's greatest internal struggle, as friends became foes in a conflict that brought a country to its knees then ultimately reunited it. Now, American Heroes Channel (AHC) transports viewers back to that pivotal era in the exclusive new series, Blood and Fury: America's Civil War. Premiering Wednesday, December 14 at 10/9c, the series chronicles the definitive story of one of the most extraordinary and bloodiest chapters in American history. "At AHC, our programming is anchored by real stories of conflict, action and heroism, none of which defined our nation more than the Civil War," said Kevin Bennett, executive vice president and general manager, American Heroes Channel. "With a high-end, cinematic experience, Blood and Fury: America's
The 24th is a drama film set in Houston, Texas in the year 1917, during a time of racial tension and social unrest. It depicts the events surrounding the Houston Riot from the perspective of the 24th Infantry Regiment, an all-black regiment of the United States Army. The film explores themes of discrimination, racial injustice, and the struggle for equality faced by African-American soldiers during that era.
Ralph Phillips is overjoyed when he runs out of Fort Itude, because he's a civilian again. Things, however, don't go well for him when he gets home, and two pixies named Pete and Re-Pete convince him to stay in civilian life or go back to the army. At the end, Ralph chooses to go back to the army
Captain Stanton, who because of a misunderstanding over a woman with Major Davolo, has been cited for a court martial. As a scout, he is sent to escort a wagon train which is under military escort. It turns out that this escort is his own former regiment. When he meet Davolo, there is another fight and between Stanton and Davolo in which Davolo is killed.
Munro is a heartwarming and humorous animated short film from 1961 about a 4-year-old boy who is unexpectedly drafted into the United States Army. The film explores the challenges and adventures of this young recruit as he tries to navigate military life. Munro's story touches on themes of patriotism, innocence, and the realities of military service. Despite his age, Munro faces various situations and learns valuable lessons during his time in the army. Eventually, his bravery and determination earn him a hero's welcome and a military discharge.
In the winter of 1944, a small American combat unit is faced with the daunting task of holding off a much larger German force during the Battle of the Bulge. As they fight for survival in the harsh Ardennes forest, they must muster all their bravery, resilience, and resourcefulness to overcome the enemy and achieve victory.
My Lai Four, a movie about the My Lai massacre in Vietnam. Here s the blurb: Freely adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Seymour Hersh, this film recounts the story of a platoon of American soldiers led by Second Lieutenant Wm. Calley. Falling into an ambush, they come under enemy fire and in the disastrous fight that ensues, two young soldiers lose their lives; a third is so badly injured that Sgt. Cowen is forced to put him out of his hopeless agony.
Caught in the Draft (1941) is a comedy movie set during World War II. Bob Hope stars as a movie star who tries to avoid the draft by feigning injuries and using other tactics. However, his plans are foiled when he is selected for a special mission that will take him to the front lines. Along the way, he encounters various comedic situations and eventually learns the value of serving his country.
Porky introduces a newsreel of wartime spot gags, including a spoof of the RKO Pictures logo, and caricatures of Jack Benny and Rochester.
During World War II, a group of soldiers in the Bavarian Alps stumble upon a secret Nazi experiment that has created a horde of undead zombies. As the soldiers try to survive and escape, they uncover a conspiracy involving the CIA and a plot for world domination.
Random gags around military life, set on an army base. A bugler uses a jukebox to play reveille. In formation, one private has a great deal of trouble remembering what comes after "3"; after he gets it, he decides not to go for the $32 question. In the mess hall, the machine gunners machine gun their food while the bombers catch falling biscuits. The infantry marches for miles - past a "next time, take the train" billboard.
Ralph Phillips dreams about his future, only to have his dreams interrupted by Willie N. List, using an ACME Anti-Nightmare Machine, to compare military and civilian life.
In 1945, twelve million homeless children wandered through the rubble of a Europe that had just emerged from the deadliest conflict it had ever known. An unprecedented number of children were separated from their parents or orphaned. Under the guise of the best interests of these children and of the nation, France, the United States, Great Britain and the countries of Central Europe embarked on a veritable race for children. By demographic opportunism, by fear of seeing them indoctrinated by a new totalitarianism, these countries move and adopt these orphans, erasing their history and their identity.
Filmmaker Marcel Ophuls investigates the massacre of My Lai by U.S. soldiers.