Top 17 War Movies Picks from 1965

The life of a Russian physician and poet who, although married to another, falls in love with a political activist's wife and experiences hardship during World War I and then the October Revolution. Info on Doctor Zhivago / IMDB / YouTube

In 1944, a German colonel loads a train with French art treasures to send to Germany. The Resistance must stop it without damaging the cargo. Check out The Train / IMDB / YouTube

In a North African military prison during World War II, five new prisoners struggle to survive in the face of brutal punishment and sadistic guards. Info on The Hill / IMDB / YouTube

An American POW leads a group of mainly British prisoners to escape from the Germans in WWII. Explore Von Ryan's Express / IMDB / YouTube

A Naval officer, reprimanded after Pearl Harbor, is later promoted to Rear Admiral and gets a second chance to prove himself against the Japanese. Check out In Harm's Way / IMDB / YouTube

A Virginia farmer who has vowed to remain neutral during the Civil War is spurred into action when his youngest son is taken by Union soldiers. Details on Shenandoah / IMDB / YouTube

In 1864, due to frequent Apache raids from Mexico into the U.S., a Union officer decides to illegally cross the border and destroy the Apache, using a mixed army of Union troops, Confederate POWs, civilian mercenaries, and scouts. Details on Major Dundee / IMDB / YouTube

Norwegian resistance tries to stop German efforts to produce heavy water needed for making atomic bombs during World War II. Get info on The Heroes of Telemark / IMDB / YouTube

A varied group of passengers boarding a ship bound for pre-WWII Germany represents a microcosm of early-1930s society. Look into Ship of Fools / IMDB / YouTube

An American destroyer Captain is determined to confront a Soviet submarine caught violating territorial waters. Perhaps too determined. See more about The Bedford Incident / IMDB / YouTube

Allied agents attempt to infiltrate a German rocket research site. Look into Operation Crossbow / IMDB / YouTube

Fast-talking wheeler-dealer Corporal King is stuck in a Malaysian P.O.W. camp during World War II and uses bribery and larceny to take de-facto control of the camp. Explore King Rat / IMDB / YouTube

Germans kidnap an American Major and try to convince him that World War II is over so they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him. Info on 36 Hours / IMDB / YouTube

A war pacifist is blackmailed to pose as an SS officer and to disable the scuttling explosives on a freighter carrying rubber cargo to be captured by the Allies. More about Morituri / IMDB / YouTube

An old man goes to visit his wounded son in a hospital, but it turns out that he's already been released and is back on the front lines. Reluctant to return home empty-handed, he tries to follow and find him. Learn about Father of a Soldier / IMDB / YouTube

In 11th century Normandy, a Norman duke sends one of his knights to build a defensive fortress in order to guard the borders against Frisian raiders. Info on The War Lord / IMDB / YouTube

During World War II, PFC Molnár decides his military service is over, and with a serious amount of money hidden in hand grenades, he heads to an abandoned mansion where he encounters not only the sour butler but a bunch of others who are also trying to wimp out on their duties. Info on The Corporal and Others / IMDB / YouTube