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They Came to Cordura (1959) presents the United States’ 1916 Punitive Expedition to Mexico to find Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa, but spends little time on the Mexican Revolution, focusing instead on the fragile bonds of discipline within an army. Read More…
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Vera Cruz (1954) may not be the most accurate portrayal of the French Intervention in Mexico, but Burt Lancaster’s proudly amoral character, gorgeous scenery, and relentless scheming make it worth watching. Read More…
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Although the real trial was the O.J. Simpson trial of its time, The Court Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955) is a disappointment, where the actual court case is completely rewritten to match Gary Cooper’s noble persona. Read More…
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A surprisingly faithful portrayal of the actual events, Sergeant York (1941) presents the story of Alvin York, who failed to obtain conscientious objector status, despite his powerful religious beliefs, but became the most decorated soldier during WWI. Read More…
Gary Cooper (May 7, 1901-May 13, 1961) routinely played heores, either in Westerns or war movies. He developed an image as a stoic, dependable man of the people, which suited his relaxed yet powerful screen presence. Several of Cooper’s most famous movies include Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), Sergeant York (1941) and High Noon (1952). A natural, rather than trained actor, Cooper always felt uncomfortable in costume dramas, and avoided them. Read More…