Film Snail

War

The Bread of Love

The Bread of Love

October 23, 1953

Four Swedish volunteer soldiers are trapped in Russia. In front of them lies the front with enemy outposts and patrols, behind them the enemy minefields. Hope to return to their own lines decreases each day. Corpses of fallen, "dead of cold and hard as iron", forms the macabre landmarks in the winter landscape. Nearby is a burnt Russian village.

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

October 21, 1953

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about leading Japan's navy into war with the United States. He opposes the attack on Pearl Harbor, but, overruled, he leads his forces to the best of his ability.

The Intruder

The Intruder

October 18, 1953

When Ex Colonel Merton discovers a burglar ransacking his home, he is shocked to find out that the thief is a former soldier from his tank regiment. When the thief escapes, Merton tries to contact former members of the regiment, in order to find out what set the thief on the road to crime.

La pattuglia dell'Amba Alagi

La pattuglia dell'Amba Alagi

October 15, 1953

A war veteran visits the families of soldiers who died during the war.

Attack from the Sea

Attack from the Sea

October 4, 1953

The historical and biographic movie about the glorified Russian naval commander Ushakov. France begins aggressive wars. The Russian and allied troops freeing Italy are headed by A. V. Suvorov. The victory in the fortress of Corfu is ensured by operation of the admiral Ushakov.

Combat Squad

Combat Squad

October 1, 1953

A tough sergeant helps a raw recruit find courage under fire during the Korean War.

China Venture

China Venture

September 7, 1953

American soldiers undertake a mission to capture a Japanese admiral who has survived an air crash in China during WWII.

Sabre Jet

Sabre Jet

September 4, 1953

The story of jet pilots flying over Korea by day, from their Itazuke Air Base in Japan, and of their wives, on station with them, who have dinner ready when they return. Jane Carter (Coleen Gray), a reporter for a large newspaper syndicate arrives... she's also the estranged wife of the assistant squadron commander, Colonel Gil Manton (Robert Stack.) At first, she goes at her assignment of getting a story on the pilots wives with the same ruthlessness and persistence that broke up her marriage - but a mirror isn't needed to peek around the corner to where this one is headed.

Fort Algiers

Fort Algiers

August 30, 1953

In northwest Africa, a tribal leader tries to stir up a rebellion against the ruling powers.

War Paint

War Paint

August 28, 1953

An Indian and his beautiful sister attempt to destroy a cavalry patrol trying to deliver a peace treaty to their chief.

Sky Commando

Sky Commando

August 21, 1953

Colonel Ed Wyatt is regarded by pilots under his command as being a ruthless disciplinarian. His co-pilot, Lt. Hobson Lee, and Jo McWethy, a war correspondent assigned to the squadron become more friendly than meets Wyatt's approval. When Wyatt's plane is forced down behind enemy lines, he orders his crew to proceed to the American lines with the vital film they have shot, while he remains behind to hold off the enemy.

The Red Beret

The Red Beret

August 11, 1953

Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.

From Here to Eternity

From Here to Eternity

August 28, 1953

In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love.

Mission Over Korea

Mission Over Korea

August 1, 1953

A rookie pilot in the Korean War wants to avenge his brother's death.

Yasen kangofu

July 14, 1953

Japanese war drama.

That Was Our Rommel

That Was Our Rommel

July 2, 1953

Anatahan

Anatahan

June 28, 1953

From June 1944, twelve Japanese seamen are stranded for seven years on an abandoned and forgotten island called Anatahan.

South Sea Woman

South Sea Woman

June 27, 1953

Marine Sergeant James O'Hearn is being tried at the San Diego Marine base for desertion, theft, scandalous conduct and destruction of property in time of war. He refuses to testify or plead guilty or not guilty to the charges. Showgirl Ginger Martin takes the stand against his protest. She testifies O'Hearn won't talk because he is protecting the name of his pal, Marine Private Davey White. Ginger tells how she, broke and stranded, met the two marines in Shanghai two weeks before Pearl Harbor.

I Was Stronger

I Was Stronger

June 17, 1953

Instead of running away from enemy raid, a female partisan-doctor decides to stay and help one of their wounded children.

The Battleship Yamato

The Battleship Yamato

June 15, 1953

The film is about the Yamato's suicide mission to Okinawa in March 1945 to defend the homeland threatened by U.S. bombers. Adapted from Mitsuru Yoshida's 1952 book "Requiem for the Battleship Yamato".