In post-World War II New Mexico, two cowboys struggle to find their place in the changing American West. Their friendship is tested by their love for the same woman and their conflicting dreams. Starring Woody Harrelson, Billy Crudup, Patricia Arquette, and Penelope Cruz.
The Atomic Cafe is a documentary film that focuses on the history and impact of nuclear warfare. It covers topics such as the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the testing of nuclear weapons at Bikini Atoll, the Cold War, and the fear of a nuclear apocalypse. The film uses a mix of archival footage, government propaganda, and humorous clips to examine the culture surrounding the nuclear age.
Set in a World War II prisoner-of-war camp in Malaya, 'King Rat' follows the story of a con artist who manipulates the camp hierarchy to survive and thrive amidst the harsh conditions. Through his cunning and wit, he forms unexpected alliances and builds a hierarchy of his own. But as the camp faces starvation and the impending Japanese surrender, his skills are put to the ultimate test.
Task Force is a gripping World War II drama that follows the lives of navy pilots as they navigate the challenges of war. From the intense battles in the Pacific theatre to personal struggles on the home front, the film explores the sacrifices and triumphs of these courageous men. It delves into themes of love, loss, and the bonds of friendship, as the pilots face kamikaze attacks, deal with the death of their comrades, and strive for victory. Task Force is a riveting portrayal of the bravery and resilience displayed by these heroes in the face of overwhelming adversity.
The war in Europe is over, but the one at home has only just begun. The Second World War is ending and throughout Britain, evacuees are returning home to their families - but not the families they remember. Like so many other women, Peggy’s life has been transformed by the war. Living and working with good friends, she is happier than she has been for years. Yet Peggy’s life is not the only one changed by the war. Her daughter, Rusty, has just returned from the U.S., where she has been living as an evacuee for the last five years. After so long abroad, her home in England has become unrecognizable. Just as Peggy begins to restore normal family bonds, her husband returns from the war, damaged and desperate to make everything as it was before. Adapted from the novel by Michelle Magorian, author of Goodnight, Mister Tom, Back Home is the story of a family who struggle to make sense of their new lives in a world irrevocably altered by the far-reaching effects of war.
The Yosemite Valley Railroad, which runs through the breathtaking scenery and stunning vistas of Yosemite National Park, is on the brink of failure. The grandson of a Chinese railroad laborer embarks on a romantic, but ultimately doomed, quest to save this railroad from being sold for scrap. His love of trains finds him working as a railroad-man, instead of at his father's profitable business. He manages to locate a wealthy eccentric investor to help him acquire the railroad, but its financial inviability makes this a quixotic reprieve, at best. The film also portrays the anti-Asian racism present in America at the conclusion of World War II.
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