There are numerous
recuse mission films in Hollywood that showcase a breathtaking look at the
length people have taken to save lives and sacrifice their own safety for the
cost of another. From Military missions
to saving a ship from pirates, there are a number of true stories that have
come to life on the silver screen that we have praised and enjoyed. Rescue
movies have become a staple for years and Chris Pine’s ‘The Finest Hours’ is
one such example of a heroic rescue attempt that happened in real life. As the
film will be premiering on Star Movies Select HD this Saturday at 9pm, here is
a look at some rescue emission movies you need to watch!
THE FINEST HOURS
The film tells the
true story of a 1952 Coast Guard rescue off the coast of Cape Cod. Andy
Fitzgerald was one of the men who helped rescue crew members from the SS
Pendleton, a ship that was on the verge of sinking. The Finest Hours, which has
been adapted from the nonfiction book about the ordeal, showcases the inspiring
story of the Coast Guard’s work that cold and dreadful night. The film stars
Chris Pine, Oscar Winner Casey Affleck, Eric Bana, Ben Foster and Holliday
Grainger. A movie with its visual spectacle and cinematic display, is
definitely a must watch.
SCHINDLER’S LIST
A film that brought
forth the true story of Oskar Schindler, a wealthy German businessman who
rebelled against the party and sought to rescue as many people as possible from
the Nazi genocide. He rescued more than
1000 Jews from deportation to Aushwitz an dhis life was immortalized in the
film adapted from Thomas Keneally’s book on the subject. Directed by Steven
Spielberg, The historical drama went on to great acclaim, earning seven Academy
Awards in 1994 including best picture, best film editing and earning Spielberg
his first best director award.
ARGO
In 2012, director Ben
Affleck told the story about a rescue mission in Iran in Argo, his third
feature film which was based on a once-classified true story, showed how the
CIA helped rescue a group of U.S. diplomats who had been hiding for three
months after their embassy had been overthrown by violent demonstrators. These
diplomats had escaped capture and were hiding out in the homes of Canadian
diplomats. A CIA agent named Tony Mendez sneaked into Iran and spirited away
six American diplomats who were hiding with Canadians by posing as filmmakers.
The movie based on the true recuse earned the Best Picture Oscar Award that
year
BLACK HAWK DOWN
A movie that
highlighted the story of a special ops team
who was sent into Mogadishu to arrest two top lieutenants of the warlord
Mohammed Aidid, who controlled the city. But when the ops team landed in the
city though, they were immediately attacked by locals and two U.S. helicopters
were shot down, leading to a massive street standoff where American soldiers
were trapped under fire and in the midst of chaos. The 2001 war film paved the
way for the genre and earned massive commercial and critical success.
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Based on the true
story, director Paul Green grass tells the 2009 story of a hostage situation in
which Somali pirates hijacked a U.S. cargo ship, and their hostage and Capt.
Richard Phillips who survived to write a book about his ordeal. A critical and commercial
success, the film depicts the devastating psychological effect of a hostage
situation on its victim, and Tom Hanks gave the performance of his career in
the film.
~ Catch Finest Hours
premiering on Star Movies Select HD this Saturday at 9pm~
