Hacksaw Ridge is a 2016 biographical war film directed by Mel Gibson and written by Andrew Knight and Robert Schenkkan, based on the 2004 documentary The Conscientious Objector. The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind. Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for service above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle of Okinawa. Andrew Garfield stars as Doss, with Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, and Vince Vaughn in supporting roles.
Director | Mel Gibson |
Produced by | Bill Mechanic, David Permut, Terry Benedict, Paul Currie, Bruce Davey, Brian Oliver, William D. Johnson |
Screenplay by | Robert Schenkkan, Andrew Knight |
Starring | Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, Vince Vaughn |
Music | Rupert Gregson-Williams |
Cinematography | Simon Duggan |
Edited by | John Gilbert |
Distributed by | Lionsgate, (United States and United Kingdom), Icon Film Distribution, (Australia and New Zealand), IM Global, (International) |
Released | September 4, 2016 (Venice), November 3, 2016 (Australia), November 4, 2016 (United States) |
Running time | 139 minutes |
Country | United States, Australia |
Language | English |
Budget | $40 million |
Box office | $180.5 million |
Netflix ID | 80108975 |
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In the biographical war drama film, an army medic refuses to kill people during world war two. The film is based on the 2004 documentary titled The Conscientious Objector
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The film grossed over $175 million worldwide and received six Academy Award nominations.
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