In a particular bloody sequence of Mel Gibson’s World War II drama Hacksaw Ridge, a flamethrower operator’s fuel canister explodes in the midst of brutal fighting during the Battle of Okinawa.

Hacksaw Ridge was directed by Mel Gibson and stars Andrew Garfield as combat medic Desmond Doss. Large parts of the film's first half focus on Doss' earlier life, from the courting of his wife ...

Dramatic, gory and thrilling would be apt descriptions of Mel Gibson’s new film “Hacksaw Ridge.” Yet, the film still falls short of spectacular. While “Hacksaw Ridge” has universal themes and a ...

"Hacksaw Ridge" is a war film of the old school, celebrating nobility, courage and self-sacrifice in the tradition of "The Bridge on the River Kwai," "Paths of Glory" and "Saving Private Ryan." ...

NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Hacksaw Ridge, a film about a World War II hero who changed American attitudes about conscientious objectors. Mel Gibson's last directing project was the ...

Watch the film trailer for "Hacksaw Ridge," starring Teresa Palmer, Luke Bracey and Andrew Garfield. Photo: Lionsgate Just because “Hacksaw Ridge,” directed by Mel Gibson, is about a faith ...

"Hacksaw Ridge" brings yet another story of little-known World War II bravery to the screen, this time telling the story of Army medic Desmond Doss, who received the Medal of Honor for his ...

Mel Gibson's signature themes, patriotism and faith, mark his directorial comeback in "Hacksaw Ridge," the true story of Desmond T. Doss, the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of ...

Oscar-winning biographical war drama Hacksaw Ridge tells the remarkable true story of pacifist combat medic Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), who saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa without ...

Andrew Garfield, center, stars as Desmond Doss in director Mel Gibson's World War II drama 'Hacksaw Ridge.' (Mark Rogers/Summit Entertainment) There are movies based on real events that must be ...

"Hacksaw Ridge" is inspired by the incredible true story of Desmond T. Doss, one of only three U.S. soldiers to win the Medal of Honor for military combat service as a conscientious objector ...