Directed by Mel Gibson, Hacksaw Ridge is a powerful retelling of the true story of Desmond Doss, a Seventh-day Adventist who served as a combat medic during World War II without ever carrying a weapon. Why This Version is Popular
As a conscientious objector, Doss refused to carry a weapon, facing ridicule and court-martial from his fellow soldiers. However, during one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific, he stayed behind on a cliffside—Hacksaw Ridge—to rescue 75 wounded men under heavy enemy fire. Understanding the Keyword Breakdown hacksawridge2016720pblurayhindidubduala
During the assault on "Hacksaw Ridge" in May 1945, Doss single-handedly evacuated 75 wounded men from behind enemy lines under constant gunfire. Directed by Mel Gibson, Hacksaw Ridge is a