The Big Red One

Directed by Samuel Fuller, this war drama follows a squad of American soldiers from the North African campaign to the liberation of a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia during World War II. The film stars Lee Marvin as the grizzled sergeant leading his men through the harrowing realities of combat. Notably, the movie is semi-autobiographical, drawing from Fuller’s own experiences as a soldier. While it didn’t win any major awards, it has been praised for its raw and realistic portrayal of war. You can watch it for free on Soap2day.