31. "Gallipoli" (1981)

World War II Movie Night goes Down Under to become World War I Movie Night with “Gallipoli.” This 1981 Peter Weir film is considered a classic of Australian cinema, and features, among other things, a pre-fame Mel Gibson. Witness two young men join the military to fight the German-aligned Turks, and the end result… asides include the sport of running, STDs and cultural norms re: wedding nights.

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On World War II Movie Night, host J. Byron delves into the countless movies made about the greatest conflict in human history. How much can we learn about World War II from how it's portrayed in film? Can movies render this infinite subject more manageable? Fun and stimulation mix in this engaging, thought-provoking podcast.