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Poll: The Best '50s War Movie

A poll by pere-25366
War is hell and these films from the 1950s showed us exactly why. The following films either took place during wartime, showed us ways in which the war affected others or immersed us directly into the horrors on the battlefield.

Which of these '50s War movies will you most likely remember?

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After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

Results of 616 votes:

  1. 1.

    The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

     
  2. 2.

    Paths of Glory (1957)

     
  3. 3.

    Throne of Blood (1957)

     
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