The Conscientious Objector (2004)
A True Story of An American Soldier
101 min
It's 1945, World War II. The Place, Okinawa. The Scene, an impregnable 400-foot high cliff-AKA Hacksaw Ridge. The Engagement, a battle so fierce the odds of survival were 1 in 10. The Act, Medic Pfc. Desmond T. Doss braved intense enemy fire to rescue 75 wounded GI's over the precipice. The Story, Infantrymen who once ridiculed and scoffed at Desmond's simple faith and refusal to carry a weapon-now owed their lives to him. Director Terry Benedict tells Desmond's incredible story through the eyes of the men who witnessed this humble man's heroic acts. Winning the respect of his fellow soldiers, they recommended him for the highest honor America can bestow on one of her sons-The Medal of Honor.
- Release date
- March 1, 2004
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Ralph Baker as Self - Litter Bearer
- Carl Bentley as Self - Browning Automatic Rifleman
- Alessandro Bianchi as Jason Boylan
- Alessandro Bianchi as Solomon Statam (italian)
- James Boylan as Self - Anti-Tank Platoon Leader
- John Centola as Self - Company Scout
- Max Cleland as Self
- Desmond T. Doss as Self
- Elwyn Gaines as Self - Browning Automatic Rifleman
- Jack Glover as Self - Commander Headquarters Company
- Henry Haverlock as Self - Mortar Squad
Crew
- Terry Benedict · Director
- Terry Benedict · Writer
- Jeff Wood · Writer
- Terry Benedict · Producer
- Bob Christianson · Composer
- Francis Kenny · Cinematographer
- Suki Medencevic · Cinematographer
- Darko Suvak · Cinematographer
- Christopher Cibelli · Editor
- Sean McCulley · Editor
- Jeff Wood · Editor