Join Landen and Truman for this week’s “5 For” as they uncover five films that thematically link to The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. From WWII misfit squads to Italian exploitation knockoffs, this list digs into the cinematic lineage of violent brotherhood, historical nonsense, and the thin line between patriotism and pulp.
Whether you’re looking for a sweaty desert siege, a Steve McQueen leather jacket moment, or just the ancestor of Tarantino’s revisionist bloodbath, we’ve got you covered.
This Week’s 5 Films:-
Sahara (1943) – Bogart, sand, and sweaty desperation. A forgotten wartime nail-biter that earns its heat.
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The Dirty Dozen (1967) – The prototype for pulp WWII squads. Grandpas loved it, and so might you.
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Hell is for Heroes (1962) – Features Bob Newhart weaponizing phone calls. Also: McQueen in baffling outerwear.
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Inglorious Bastards (1978) – No, not that one. The Italian one. Guy Ritchie’s cinematic grandfather?
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The King’s Man (2021) – Nobody here has seen it. Still made the list.
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