War Films: A Collection of Military Prosecutors

Description: This film explores the court-martial of a naval officer who relieves his captain of command during a typhoon, raising questions about command, duty, and mental stability under pressure.

Fact: The film was based on Herman Wouk's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Humphrey Bogart's performance as Captain Queeg earned him an Academy Award nomination.

Description: This epic war film includes a court-martial scene where Colonel Nicholson is tried for his actions in building the bridge, highlighting the clash between duty and personal honor.

Fact: The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is often cited for its portrayal of the complexities of wartime ethics.

Description: Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece focuses on a French colonel who defends three soldiers accused of cowardice during World War I, highlighting the absurdity of military bureaucracy and the miscarriage of justice.

Fact: The film was banned in France for nearly two decades due to its portrayal of the French military. It was also one of the first films to show the futility of trench warfare.

Description: While not strictly about military prosecutors, this film features a military lawyer defending two Marines accused of murder, showcasing the internal legal battles within the military.

Fact: Aaron Sorkin adapted his own play for the screen, and the film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: This film, while focusing on the battle of Guadalcanal, includes a subplot involving a soldier facing a court-martial for desertion, reflecting on the moral complexities of war.

Fact: Terrence Malick's return to directing after a 20-year hiatus, the film features an ensemble cast and was nominated for seven Academy Awards.

Description: This thriller involves a military investigator uncovering dark secrets while investigating the murder of a female officer, touching on themes of military justice and corruption.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Nelson DeMille, and it was one of the last films to feature James Woods in a major role before his career took a different turn.

Description: While primarily a comedy, this film includes elements of military justice as it follows a journalist investigating a secret U.S. military unit, leading to a court-martial scene.

Fact: The film is loosely based on Jon Ronson's book about the U.S. Army's exploration of New Age concepts and psychic abilities for military use.

Description: This film dramatizes the real-life court-martial of General Billy Mitchell, who was court-martialed for insubordination after criticizing the military's lack of preparation for aerial warfare. It's a compelling look at military law and the clash between individual conviction and institutional rigidity.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing, Motion Picture Story. Gary Cooper, who played Mitchell, was a friend of the real Billy Mitchell.

Description: Set during the Boer War, this film follows the trial of three Australian lieutenants accused of war crimes. It explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the harsh realities of military justice in colonial conflicts.

Fact: The film was inspired by true events, and the screenplay was adapted from Kenneth G. Ross's play of the same name. It won ten Australian Film Institute Awards.

Description: Although more of a cult classic, this film includes scenes where the titular character, a Vietnam War vet, faces a military tribunal, reflecting on themes of justice and personal freedom.

Fact: The film was one of the first to be rated PG, and it was the highest-grossing independent film of its time.