War

Secret Mission

Secret Mission

August 21, 1950

The Soviet intelligence officer Martha Shirke honorably fulfills the command mission, but the Nazis expose her ...

The Fighting Lady's Family

August 13, 1950

In this documentary short film, a link is described between the U.S. Navy forces of World War II and the advance Navy of 1950. After illustrating the work of the Navy in winning the Second World War, the film demonstrates how peacetime brought new explorations and new techniques for national defense. The reorganization of the various military forces under the Department of Defense is described, and the importance of naval air power to the defense of the country is spotlighted.

Red Flower

Red Flower

August 8, 1950

Story of Yugoslav prisoners of war in Germany during Second World War. Based on the novel “Farewell in October” by Oto Bihalji-Merin.

The U.N. Aids Republic Of Korea In The Fight Against Aggression

July 31, 1950

A rarely-seen documentary report on the United Nations's preservation of South Korea.

Batong Buhay

Batong Buhay

July 5, 1950

Friendship as strong rocks, love as enduring as the heavens sacrifice without any parallel in a story with hardly an equal.

Listen to the Voices of the Sea

Listen to the Voices of the Sea

June 15, 1950

This film is strongly anti-war film. The film is based on the collection of writings by Japanese student soldiers who died during World War II. The film is located to Burma. It shows the everyday problems of soldiers in contrast of their ideas and the cynicism of their commanders. Soldiers are also victims of military bullying by their commanders.

Odette

Odette

October 2, 1950

The film is based on the true story of Special Operations Executive French-born agent Odette Sansom, who was captured by the Germans in 1943, condemned to death and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp to be executed. However, against all odds she survived the war and testified against the prison guards at the Hamburg Ravensbrück Trials. She was awarded the George Cross in 1946; the first woman ever to receive the award, and the only woman who has been awarded it while still alive. (From Wikipedia, licensed under CC-BY-SA)

The Torch

The Torch

June 2, 1950

The story of a fear-inspiring revolutionary general who develops a passion for the daughter of a wealthy villager. It's hate at first sight so far as the girl is concerned, but this will soon change.

Servicio en la mar

Servicio en la mar

May 21, 1950

The Big Lift

The Big Lift

April 26, 1950

The Berlin Air Lift from the point of view of two Air Force NCOs who navigate romance in a bombed out post WW2 Germany.

Alitet Leaves for the Hills

Alitet Leaves for the Hills

April 10, 1950

Mark Donskoy went to the wilds of Siberia to film this Soviet movie about a community that resists the temptations of a wicked American capitalist who wants to exploit their lands.

Angelo

Angelo

April 8, 1950

An Italian man is released from prison after World War II, excited to meet the son his late wife had while he was away, only to be shocked when he discovers that the son is half-black, the result of an encounter between his wife and an American GI. Released in America as "Angelo"

48 Hours

48 Hours

April 6, 1950

A man has 48 hours to find the men who wronged him before a bullet lodged in his chest reaches his heart.

They Were Not Divided

They Were Not Divided

April 24, 1950

The film begins in a WW II training depot of a British Guards armoured regiment where recruits from many walks of life learn to survive the strict discipline and training together before going into battle in tanks. There is a cameo appearance by the real Sgt. Major Brittain who was famous in the British guards regiments.

Women Without Names

Women Without Names

March 23, 1950

This is the sad story of several desperate ladies incarcerated somewhere in Italy in a camp for displaced women after the end of World War II. Among them, Anna, a Yugoslav, who has seen her husband killed in Trieste by political enemies. She is pregnant and her one and only aim right now is her baby to be born. Janka, a beautiful Polish girl who has lost her mind, is reunited with the physician who sent her to a brothel for Nazi officers. As for Yvonne, a light-hearted French woman, she is prepared to do anything to leave the place, including to marry out with an Albanese ice cream man, despite his unappetizing looks. At least,she will stop being a woman without a name.

Till We Meet Again

Till We Meet Again

March 21, 1950

Saburo and Keiko fall in love with each other but the tide of war separates them.

The Big Circus

The Big Circus

March 10, 1950

During the second World War. The lives of three comrades fighting in the Forces Françaises Libres' flight. Pierre is a valiant pilot, afraid of nothing. Jean is reported missing during the Normandy landings. Jacques gets killed on the very last day of the conflict, leaving behind him a weeping widow.

Hantik

Hantik

March 8, 1950

A story about a farmer who had his parents killed and also abused by the Japanese occupation forces escapes joins the guerrilla and became a leader of a group.

Vino el remolino y nos alevantó

Vino el remolino y nos alevantó

March 1, 1950

Three generations of a stable, middle-class family in the capitol are scattered to the four winds by blowback from the Mexican Revolution.

Tyrant of the Sea

Tyrant of the Sea

February 22, 1950

In 1803, the only thing standing between Napoleon and his plan of world domination is England and the British Navy. The admiralty, learning that Napoleon has assembled an invasion fleet decides to send out one of its vessels to destroy it the French flagship under cover of fog. Forced out of retirement, ruthless, tyrannical and temperamental Captain William Blake is put in command. He wields his command with sadistic fury until an epidemic of scurvy attacks the crew and, when he refuses to go ashore for needed provision, mutiny and insubordination results...and, then, the French flagship arrives.