Powerful and gripping World War II story.

Rating: 8/10 (19 November 2005)

SAINTS AND SOLDIERS is based on true events set following the Malmedy Massacre. Five Allied soldiers, one being a British airman with important intelligence that needed to be forwarded to Allied command, are trapped behind enemy lines. Outgunned and without food or supplies, they have to deal with the frigid wilderness as well as roving German troops. These brave men struggle with carrying out their jobs as soldiers and to survive with honor and morality.
Realistic and thrilling combat scenes and even the war-torn, snow covered woods at times are a majestic site. Piercing gunfire and soft falling snow are as much part of this movie as the discovery and revelation of each survivor's thoughts and secrets. This film is masterful and well acted. Cast includes: Corbin Allred, Peter Holden, Larry Bagby, Kirby Heyborne and Alexander Polinsky.