The Big Sleep (1946)

Detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy, elderly man to resolve a blackmail issue involving his wild daughter, Carmen Sternwood. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, murder, and double-crossing in the seedy underbelly of 1940s Los Angeles. Based on the novel by Raymond Chandler.

Battle Cry (1955)

After Pearl Harbor, a group of young men join the Marines. They train hard but are relegated to mop up roles for several years. They grow into a close-knit group and are finally given their chance during the invasion of Saipan.