Sole Survivor
Sole Survivor

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Sole Survivor

2000
Movie
174 min
English

A reporter loses his wife and daughter to a plane crash, but when the sole survivor appears, the reporter realizes that it wasn't a mere accident, but a mysterious conspiracy involving children.

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IMDb7.7/10
Director: Dean RetterGenres: Documentary, War

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the harrowing experiences of the crew of a B-17 bomber during World War II. It focuses on their mission to survive after their plane is shot down over Germany, detailing the individual journeys of the crew members and their eventual fates.

Critical Reception

Sole Survivor received positive reviews for its poignant storytelling and authentic portrayal of wartime survival. Critics lauded its emotional impact and the direct accounts from the surviving crew members, highlighting it as a significant historical document.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply moving and historically significant account of wartime resilience.

  • Features powerful first-hand testimonies from the B-17 crew.

  • Offers a stark and emotional look at the realities of aerial combat survival.

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Fun Fact

The documentary was made over a period of 25 years, with director Dean Retter tracking down and interviewing the surviving members of the bomber crew and their families.

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