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Four American soldiers set out on the grueling ascent of an Italian mountainside in the closing days of World War II. Haunted by their evil sergeant's cold-blooded murder of a young woman and with only an old Italian man of uncertain loyalties as their guide.

Critics Reviews

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Ellen E Jones Guardian 01/13/2021
2/5
Bausch's book has been praised for its existential profundity on religious matters, but very little of that makes it to the screen. Go to Full Review
Michael Ordoña Los Angeles Times 11/10/2020
If tension was the filmmakers' aim, they decisively miss - especially if it was meant to come from the puzzlingly casual sniper situation. Any possibility of buying into the story's reality is defused by the soldiers being so dang gabby, and loudly so. Go to Full Review
Mark Meszoros The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH) 02/14/2021
2.5/4
Like many war movies that have their intended impacts, it is effective in reminding us of the sacrifices made by those who've served their nation. Go to Full Review
Monique Jones Common Sense Media 01/07/2021
3/5
Violent WWII drama makes existential plea against war. Go to Full Review
Marie Asner Phantom Tollbooth 11/20/2020
3.5/5
Just when you chuckle over someone's comment, there is an unusual sound to disturb the moment. The audience begins to get the feel of being alone, really alone. Go to Full Review
Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 11/14/2020
... offers an intimate examination of the physical and psychological toll of war while struggling to resonate more deeply. Go to Full Review
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James L Sep 2 A movie showing the actual effects on troops. Psychological and thought provoking. Not the meaning of life. Entertaining and makes you think. War is HELL. See more Nigel S Jul 17 Wasn't sure what to make of this. It is meant to be based on a true story, but the motivations were suss all around. Why was the guide just happy to leave his possessions and treck aimlessly up a hill (and why didn't the group think this was odd)... ..... and why did they have to walk so far when a simple recon flight could have discovered what they saw in a 10 minute flyover.... Having said that, well shot, if not drawn out, and good moody score. If you like WWII movies could be one to watch if you have time to kill. See more Eskimo S Jul 1 Excellent movie and score See more Danny H Apr 22 Four soldiers walk up a hill. Some get killed. That's it. See more Breno G 08/28/2024 Special Effects: 1,0/Sound Effects: 0,5/Acting: 0,5/Story: 0,5 See more philip w 01/14/2023 A hard hitting film about the effects of war on men — it's realistic and a true story — see it — it makes you think . See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Four American soldiers set out on the grueling ascent of an Italian mountainside in the closing days of World War II. Haunted by their evil sergeant's cold-blooded murder of a young woman and with only an old Italian man of uncertain loyalties as their guide.
Director
Robert David Port
Producer
Rick Dugdale, Richard Bullock
Screenwriter
Robert David Port
Distributor
Brainstorm Media
Genre
Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 10, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 11, 2020