Greatest Character in a War Movie. Who is it?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 01:11:30 -0400

If you had to pick one character from any war movie ever made to watch your six, who would it be and why?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2014 1:19 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 01:19:44 -0400

Mine would probably be John Rambo. Just seems to be the best one for a teammate although he does tend to be a loner.

Response by 1SG Jeffrey Bergeron made Jun 13 at 2014 11:27 AM

1SG Jeffrey Bergeron — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:27:33 -0400

Full Metal Jacket, Senior Drill Instructor Gunnery Sergeant Hartmen, (R. Lee Ermey. Hands down.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2014 11:42 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:42:49 -0400

LTG Eugene Irwin (Robert Redford) in The Last Castle. Not a traditional war movie, but a war movie none the less.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2014 11:43 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:43:29 -0400

CPT,
This is a tough one with so many great characthers but I do love Lieutenant Aldo Raine. Great quotes

"We're gonna be doin' one thing and one thing only... killin' Nazis"

Response by MSG Gene Potocki made Jun 13 at 2014 11:45 AM

MSG Gene Potocki — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:45:22 -0400

LT A.K. Waters (Bruce Willis): Tears of the Sun

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2014 11:56 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:56:19 -0400

Who was the crazy guy in Braveheart that talked to God and insisted that Ireland was his island?

THAT guy.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2014 1:18 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 01:18:15 -0400

Best character to watch my six? GUNNY HIGHWAY, hands down! There are a lot of awesome characters already mentioned that I would love to serve with, but for watching my six, it's gotta be Gunny...

Response by MAJ Christopher Daily made Jun 14 at 2014 3:42 AM

MAJ Christopher Daily — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:42:02 -0400

Lieutenant Jean Rasczak from Starship Troopers. Some of his words of wisdom:

"Naked force has resolved more conflicts throughout history than any other factor. The contrary opinion, that violence doesn't solve anything, is wishful thinking at its worst; people who forget that always die."

"Figuring things out for yourself is practically the only freedom anyone really has nowadays. Use that freedom. "

"I only have one rule — Everyone fights, no one quits. You don't do your job, I'll shoot you myself."

"I need a corporal. You're it, until you're dead or I find someone better."

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Jun 14 at 2014 9:48 AM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 09:48:05 -0400

Telly Savalas as MSG "Big Joe" in Kelly's Heros because he always portrayed what a senior NCO should be. Keeping the team intact and under control.

Response by SSG(P) Drew Hunnicutt made Jun 14 at 2014 10:12 AM

SSG(P) Drew Hunnicutt — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 10:12:02 -0400

Gunny Highway, Heartbreak Ridge. Can't go wrong with Clint Eastwood

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2014 11:39 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:39:04 -0400

James Caan's character in "A Bridge Too Far". Loved the scene when he pulled a gun Olivier and forced him to operate on his CO.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2014 12:35 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 12:35:20 -0400

Can I choose Sgt. York? I know he was a real person, but they did make a movie about him in the early 1940's. How many other people do you know of that captured over a 100 Germans almost single-handedly?

Response by PFC Eric Minchey made Jun 14 at 2014 12:57 PM

PFC Eric Minchey — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 12:57:52 -0400

I pick Animal Mother from Full Metal Jacket and this video shows why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txGegkyZ5cs

Animal Mother's Charge

Full Metal Jacket

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 3 at 2014 6:40 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 06:40:45 -0400

Hands down, George C, Scott as Patton, followed very closely by Sean Connery as GEN Roy Urquhart in "A Bridge Too Far"

Response by SSG Joshua Locke made Jul 3 at 2014 8:30 AM

SSG Joshua Locke — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 08:30:55 -0400

Arnold- in True Lies

or Bruce Willis in Tears of the Sun.

or Mel Gibson in Braveheart or the Patriot

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 3 at 2014 10:50 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:50:47 -0400

SGT Stryker (aka John Wayne) from "Sands of Iwo Jima". My favorite movie as a kid. Surprised our Jarhead brothers haven't mentioned this one yet...!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2014 12:17 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 00:17:08 -0400

1st Sgt/2Lt Lipton... Band of Brothers

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2014 7:36 AM

Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 07:36:22 -0400

Not a war movie, but a miniseries. I'd take Sergeant Brad Colbert or Lieutenant Nathaniel Fick from Generation Kill.

From a war movie specifically? As MSG Cunningham said, definitely Gunny Highway.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 25 at 2014 5:29 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:29:42 -0400

CSM Basil Plumley.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwATvALiQ_8

We Were Soldiers - Sgt Major Plumley

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Sep 25 at 2014 5:37 PM

SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:37:13 -0400

Audie Murphy as Audie Murphy in To Hell and Back.

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Sep 25 at 2014 5:38 PM

SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:38:16 -0400

How about Gary Cooper as SGT Alvin C. York.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2015 8:31 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 08:31:14 -0400

Not a war hero, but have you guys heard of Medal of Honor awardee MSG Roy Benavidez ? If not read his story complete badass and even better man. Take few minutes to look him up or hear his story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oUtJxE4sjs

MSG Roy Benavidez speech 1991

For educational purposes only.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2016 6:17 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 18:17:54 -0500

Odd ball from Kelly's Heroes. Why? Even though he was unorthodox he knew his shit and it showed especially when taking his platoon of tanks into that German railhead and tearing it apart and then engaging the Tigers in the village. Give me crazy every time because when it hits the fan they are in their own element.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2016 6:36 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 18:36:18 -0500

Audi Murphy stared in his own movie

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2016 6:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 18:46:23 -0500

Don "Wardaddy" Collier from Fury.

Response by SGT Brandon Phillips made Nov 29 at 2016 8:59 PM

SGT Brandon Phillips — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:59:54 -0500

Hoot from BHD.

"This is my safety"

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Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2019 12:20 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 12:20:51 -0500

CPT Mike Steele (now COL ret) from Black Hawk Down. I'd work for him again anyday.