Memorial Day/Military Appreciation Month Titles on Crackle for FREE!

Just a small token of our team’s appreciation for all the men and women around the world who protect and serve for the cause of freedom every day! Watch these titles and more on the Heroic War Stories channel on Crackle for FREE!

Anzio

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Feature Film

The story of one of WWIIs bloodiest battles as the Allies smash through the German lines which have enclosed the Anzio beachhead.

Cast: Robert Mitchum (The Longest Day), Peter Falk (Columbo), Robert Ryan (The Wild Bunch)

Tour of Duty

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Television Series

The trials of a U.S. Army platoon serving in the field during the Vietnam War.

Cast: Terence Knox (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman), Stephen Caffrey (Columbo), Tony Becker (The Waltons)

The Heroes of Telemark

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Feature Film

It is 1942, and Norway is under the thumb of the Nazis. In a Norwegian factory, Nazis are producing “heavy water,” an essential element in producing atomic weapons. The leader of the Norwegian Underground is enlisted by British intelligence to aid in destroying the factory.

Cast: Kirk Doublas (Sparticus), Richard Harris (Gladiator), Ulla Jacobsson (Zulu)

Flyboys

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Feature Film

Inspired by the true story of the legendary Lafayette Escadrille, this action-packed epic tells the tale of America's first fighter pilots. These young men distinguish themselves in a manner that none before them had dared, becoming the true heroes amid the chaos of World War I.

Cast: James Franco (Spider-Man), Jean Reno (The Professional), Jennifer Decker (Courted)

D-Day: Battle of Omaha Beach

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Feature Film

When an elite group of American soldiers are ordered to take out a series of German machine gun nests, they find themselves blindly venturing into hostile territory.

Cast: Randy Couture (The Expendables), Chuck Liddell (Kick-Ass 2), Weston Cage (Lord of War)

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Feature Film

French Army Colonel Raspeguy leads his paratroopers in battle against the Communist Viet Minh in Indochina and against Algerian guerrillas during the Algerian War.

Cast: Anthony Quinn (Zorba the Greek), Alain Delon (Zorro), George Segal (The Goldbergs)

Proud

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Feature Film

The true story of one of only two U.S. Navy ships that saw combat in World War II with African-American crews.

Cast: Ossie David (Do the Right Thing), Stephen Rea (The Crying Game), Reggie Austin (Agent Carter)

Red Cap

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Television Series

The Red Caps, the army's police, tackle crimes within their ranks, from abuse of power to cover-ups.

Cast: Tamzin Outhwaite (EastEnders), Douglas Hodge (The Joker), James Thornton (Emmerdale Farm)

Battle Stations

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Feature Film

Conflict and tension abound in this taut film about an aircraft carrier and its crew preparing for imminent combat in the Pacific during WWII. Richard Boone plays the Captain, and William Bendix is Buck Fitzpatrick.

Cast: John Lund (High Society), William Bendix (The Blue Dahlia)

Bluestone 42

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Television Series

This hilarious and often surprising series follows the adventures of diverse characters living and working together at an army base in Afghanistan, serving on a bomb disposal attachment. Bluestone 42 is packed with the lively workmate banter and relationship minefields that most people will recognize…even if they don't face danger on a daily basis.

Cast: Stephen Wight (Men in Black: International), Tony Gardner (Last Tango in Halifax), Jamie Quinn (Two Doors Down)

Ike: Countdown to D-Day

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A study of the days leading up to the Normandy invasion through the eyes of Eisenhower and Winston Churchill.

Cast: Tom Selleck (Blue Bloods), James Remar (Yellowstone), Timothy Bottoms (The Last Picture Show)

Sahara

 

Feature Film

After the fall of Tobruk in June 1942, U.S. Army sergeant Joe Gunn leads his tank into the Sahara desert.

Cast: Jim Belushi (Red Heat), Alan David Lee (The Beast),

Ardennes Fury

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Feature Film

Cast: Tom Stedham (Subconscious), Bill Vorhees (San Andreas Quake)

As the Battle of the Bulge rages on, an American tank unit gets trapped behind Nazi lines. With just hours before the bombs of Operation Ardennes Fury fall, the tank's commander makes the risky decision to rescue an orphanage.

The Final Stand

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Feature Film

The story of the Podolsk cadets in October 1941 near Moscow during WWII, where the cadets of the Podolsk artillery-infantry schools receive orders to take up defenses on the Ilyinsky line.

Cast: Artyom Gubin (The Last Frontier), Aleksey Bardukov (The Cathedral)

Operation Dunkirk

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Feature Film

A band of soldiers tasked with staying behind during the Battle of Dunkirk to rescue a scientist with information that could turn the tide of the war must battle their way through dangerous Nazi territory to complete their mission.

Cast: Ifan Meredith (EastEnders), Kimberly Hews (All Saints)

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25 Greatest Actors and Actresses of The 1980s

We all miss the '80s. The decade that gave us a conveyor belt of post-Star Wars Reaganite cinema, featuring a host of musclebound franchises with big set pieces. However, interspersed throughout was a feast of brilliant, beautifully written gems featuring stellar acting talent.

The decade that brought us Indiana Jones, Rambo, and The Terminator, also gave us Raging Bull, Chariots of Fire, and On Golden Pond. I grew up in the '80s and '90s, so all of these screen legends are dear to me. Here are 25 acting legends from the '80s. 

1. Daniel Day-Lewis (Ireland)

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Arguably the most talented actor ever, and like De Niro, one of the great method actors. His performance in My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) paved the way for some of the most memorable performances in cinema history. Moreover, his preparation for roles is legendary. 

2. Jack Nicholson (USA)

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“Here's Johnny!” is Nicholson's most famous one-liner, but this guy set every decade alight from the '60s onward. He is in the public eye less nowadays, but at 85 years old, who can blame him? Nicholson is acting royalty. 

3. Robert de Niro (USA)

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Widely regarded as the greatest actor of his generation, Scorsese's long-serving muse is a gifted method actor who came to fame in 1973's Mean Streets. He followed the '70s with several truly iconic performances. 

4. Meryl Streep (USA)

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Streep's effortless, graceful charm is part of her repertoire, but her biggest weapon is her screen presence. Streep can play good, evil, romantic, or sadistic — any character type is on the table. 

5. Al Pacino (USA)

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Al Pacino had a great, Michael Corleone-inspired '70s, though he had to reinvent himself in the '80s. However, his next iconic role, Tony Montana, saw his screen legend continue. Pacino is to cinema what Ferraris are to motor racing. 

6. Gene Wilder (USA)

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Wilder's insistence that he only play Willy Wonka if he could perform his trademark forward-roll greeting shows Wilder's peculiar genius. The Waco Kid had soft, familiar eyes and a powerful screen aura to match expert timing. 

7. Sigourney Weaver (USA)

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Even though Weaver was somewhat typecast as a wise sage, she is the most adaptable actress out there. Weaver has played anything from a giant blue humanoid alien to a butt-kicking space mother, and she stands tall with all the acting greats. 

8. Ben Kingsley (United Kingdom)

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The man who won an Oscar for playing Gandhi makes this list without question. Nothing else needs to be said except that Gandhi was his first leading role. Ben Kingsley is a screen heavyweight.

9. Tom Hanks (USA)

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The '80s (and most other decades since 1970) had so many Tom Hanks box-office giants it is almost unfair. Turner and Hooch (1989), Big (1988), and The ‘Burbs (1989) sit at the tip of the Hanks iceberg. Save some for the rest of us, Tom! 

10. Eddie Murphy (USA)

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Black America is proud of Eddie Murphy's impact on Hollywood. Axel Foley owned the '80s with hit after hit. Coming to America (1988), Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and Trading Places (1983) still retain lofty positions in American comedy history. 

11. Paul Newman (USA)

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Paul Newman had a commendable screen career, winning several major honors. In 1987, he came close to winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in his 8-ball pool vehicle, The Color of Money.

12. Frances McDormand (USA)

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McDormand made some accomplished films in the '80s. It helped that she was part of the Coen Brothers' early work, such as their debut movie Blood Simple (1984) and Raising Arizona (1987). There is no denying her world-class acting talent.

13. Tim Roth (United Kingdom)

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Tim Roth came to most Americans' attention with his opening scene in Pulp Fiction (1994), but the English actor had some storming '80s roles. No film captures his raw ability more than the controversial skinhead drama, Made in Britain. 

14. Richard Pryor (USA)

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There is always a danger when comedians become actors who play themselves each time. However, with Pryor's outrageous comedic persona, this is no bad thing. His buddy movie partnership with Gene Wilder struck comedy gold every time. 

15. John Candy (Canada)

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Uncle Buck helped Candy sign off from the '80s in style, but his filmography in the ten years before is impressive. The star of Spaceballs (1987), Stripes (1981), and Brewster's Millions (1985) goes down as my personal most cherished comedy actor. 

16. Jodie Foster (USA)

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Jodie Foster was more popular in the post-Hannibal Lecter '90s. However, in 1988, she won an Oscar for her performance in The Accused (1988). Until then, her filmography isn't the best, though her performances in each film are masterful. 

17. Bill Murray (Canada)

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Murray garnered much attention for his comedy movies, such as Ghostbusters (1984), Scrooged (1988), and Caddyshack (1980). However, as his later career shows, he is far more than a comedy actor. 

18. Cher (USA)

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Singers often switch to acting, though usually because of the box-office attention it brings. Cher broke the mold in 1987 when she won the Oscar for Best Actress for Moonstruck.

19. Michael Douglas (USA)

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Few action thrillers in the '80s didn't feature Michael Douglas. His decade was littered with hits, including The Jewel of The Nile (1985), Black Rain (1989), and Lethal Attraction (1988). He won an Oscar in 1987 for Oliver Stone's Wall Street. 

20. Dustin Hoffman (USA)

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 If you win an Oscar, you are gold for life. Hoffman's mesmerizing role alongside Tom Cruise in Rain Man (1988) is his standout moment, but what a career. 

21. Daryl Hannah (USA)

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Few actresses can claim so many '80s smash hits. Either Daryl Hannah was very lucky in choosing roles, or she was just a great actress. I am going with the latter.

22. Matthew Broderick (USA)

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All you need to know is that Broderick starred in the feel-good hit of the decade, Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). He was also in Wargames (1983) showing Broderick's adaptability. This actor was an '80s icon.

23. Goldie Hawn (USA)

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America's comedy sweetheart starred in some splendid movies, and her mom-next-door charm endeared her to us all. Private Benjamin (1980), Wildcats (1986), and Overboard (1987) are iconic '80s fare.  

24. Andy Garcia (USA)

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Andy Garcia never quite hit the same levels of fame as his leading peers, but he showed how versatile he was with each performance, especially in Brian De Palma's Untouchables (1987). He was one of the brilliant supporting actors of his time.

25. Harrison Ford (USA)

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Harrison Ford played Indiana Jones and Hans Solo — two huge icons of American culture. Contrary to popular belief, Ford did not go from being a carpenter to getting his big break. His finances, after a dwindling, decade-long acting career, needed a boost. What a fine career choice that was!

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13 Awesome Actions Films Without The Unnecessary Sex Scenes

What makes an action film thrilling? Most say it's the chase sequences, explosive battles, and heart-pounding stunts. However, some movies include gratuitous nudity and unnecessary explicit scenes to grab people's attention which can make for a truly awkward viewing session with friends and family. These 13 fantastic action films deliver excitement and intensity without uncomfortably intimate scenes.

1. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

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In a future where aliens invade Earth, a reluctant soldier (Tom Cruise) finds himself caught in a time loop, repeating the same day of a deadly battle. With the help of a skilled warrior (Emily Blunt), he must use his newfound abilities to become a better soldier and save humanity.

2. The Mummy (1999)

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Adventurer Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) uncovers an ancient curse when he accidentally awakens a powerful mummy. With the assistance of an archaeologist (Rachel Weisz), they must race against time to stop the resurrected mummy from unleashing chaos upon the world.

3. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

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In this highly anticipated sequel, ace pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) returns to the cockpit as a flight instructor. He mentors a new generation of aviators, pushing the boundaries of aerial stunts while confronting his past and the changing landscape of warfare. The film contains one implied love scene but no nudity or anything graphic is shown.

4. The Karate Kid (1984)

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A young teenager (Ralph Macchio) moves to a new city and finds himself targeted by a gang of bullies. He seeks guidance from a wise martial arts master (Pat Morita) who teaches him karate and valuable life lessons, leading to an epic showdown at a karate tournament.

5. Con Air (1997)

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A former Army Ranger (Nicolas Cage) finds himself aboard a prison transport plane filled with dangerous criminals. When the prisoners take over the plane, he becomes the lone hope for the hostages and his freedom, engaging in a high-stakes battle against the ruthless convicts.

6. The Dark Knight (2008)

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Considered the greatest superhero film of all time, The Dark Knight follows Batman as he (Christian Bale) faces his ultimate challenge in taking on the psychotic and chaotic Joker (Heath Ledger) in this dark and gripping Christopher Nolan film. With Gotham City hanging in the balance, Batman must confront his demons while striving to save the city he swore to protect.

7. Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018)

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Ian Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team face their most dangerous mission yet, racing against time to recover stolen plutonium and prevent a global catastrophe. In a high-stakes game of espionage, they navigate a web of double-crosses, intense action sequences, and mind-bending twists.

8. Speed (1994)

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A young cop (Keanu Reeves) must save the lives of a group of hostages aboard a city bus rigged with a bomb. With the help of a resourceful passenger (Sandra Bullock), they must keep the bus above a certain speed to prevent it from exploding, leading to a thrilling battle against time.

9. Predator (1987)

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A team of elite commandos, led by Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger), find themselves hunted by a merciless alien creature in the dense jungles of Central America. As the predator picks them off, Dutch must rely on his survival skills to turn the tables and confront this deadly adversary.

10. Last Action Hero (1993)

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A young boy magically enters the world of his favorite action movie and teams up with his idol, the larger-than-life action star Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Together, they embark on an adventure filled with explosive stunts and self-aware humor, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.

11. Rush Hour (1998)

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A fast-talking LAPD detective (Chris Tucker) is paired with a stoic Hong Kong inspector (Jackie Chan) to rescue a kidnapped Chinese diplomat's daughter. Their mismatched partnership leads to a hilarious and action-packed race against the clock to unravel a complex web of crime and corruption, combining their unique skills in martial arts and comedic banter.

12. John Wick (2014)

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In the dark underbelly of an unforgiving criminal world, retired hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) finds himself thrust back into the heart of chaos after a personal tragedy. Driven by a burning desire for vengeance, he unleashes a storm of relentless violence and cunning tactics, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.

13. Raiders of The Lost Ark (1981)

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Renowned archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) embarks on a perilous journey to find the fabled Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can seize its power. Facing treacherous traps, ancient mysteries, and a race against time, Indy showcases his daring wit and physical prowess in this classic adventure film.

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