Into The White (2012)

GoldenRivet · 09-23-13, 05:05 PM

Just finished a film called Into the White

( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1876277/ )

It is based on the true story of a German plane and a British plane both of which sustain serious damage during a duel over Norway in 1940. Both air crews become engrossed in their engagement and venture further into the snowy Norwegian mountain wilderness where they eventually crash miles apart.

Each crew is unaware of the others survival until the British and Germans eventually stumble upon the same uninhabited hunting cabin. It is here that they take refuge to wait out the weather before making the hike toward the coast where they will see which side, allies or axis has become the victor in the Norway campaign and thus which of them will become POWs and which of them will return home.

the two crews overcome their mistrust of one another and develop an uneasy friendship while working together to survive their frigid ordeal.

The film is a bit slow paced, done perhaps in the same light as "Saints and Soldiers" and i think it is well done - most here would enjoy it i believe.

If you have an opportunity, and like little known stories of World War II, i recommend you check it out.

Sailor Steve · 09-23-13, 05:27 PM

Never heard of it. Sounds like a good one.

Herr-Berbunch · 09-23-13, 05:43 PM

Couldn't Ron Weasley just magic them out of there?

Aside from that, it does look good.

IMDB have it listed as Cross of Honour (with a 'u' and everything).

Cybermat47 · 09-23-13, 05:44 PM

I saw it a while ago. Great movie.

Red October1984 · 09-23-13, 09:01 PM

I have a book that has almost the exact storyline by the name of Operation Napolean.

09-23-13, 10:39 PM

Saw it.

May still have it on my jump drive as I take a lot of movies on the road with me that way.

09-24-13, 12:01 AM

Wasn't 'Dead Snow' was it?

Red October1984 · 09-24-13, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Saw it on late night cable on the Indie Film channel alongside a real guilty pleasure: a Norwegian subtitled SS Zombie flick and the SS zombies win in the end!

I saw a Finnish WW2 Zombie movie once. It wasn't bad toward the end...but the beginning is a trainwreck.

War of the Dead was the title I do believe...

Had Americans working with the Finns to find and destroy a secret German installation. Turns out, it's a medical installation...and the virus gets loose.

Jimbuna · 09-24-13, 07:34 AM

Not that bad a movie considering it was based on fact but I did like the use Mein Kampf was put to

Catfish · 09-24-13, 11:33 AM

Didn't see the film, but the best use of that book would be to light a fire with it

nikimcbee · 09-25-13, 08:29 PM

I just watched it a few days ago.

Anybody know how much of the story was true? Great movie though. I could totally see those guys fighting over minutea.

Cybermat47 · 09-25-13, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

Had Americans working with the Finns to find and destroy a secret German installation. Turns out, it's a medical installation...and the virus gets loose.

Why were the Finns blowing up one of their ally's bases?

Red October1984 · 09-25-13, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Why were the Finns blowing up one of their ally's bases?

The Finns weren't Axis all through the war IIRC (correct me if I'm wrong)...but then again, think....

WW2...

Zombies...

Americans...working...with Finns...to blow up a secret German medical installation in the year 1942 EDIT2: In a Russian forest too!

Historical Accuracy? Nope!

EDIT: Here's the trailer

Catfish · 09-26-13, 10:37 AM

Americans fought alongside Germans and Finns against the Soviet Union before WW2, and into it. Some US and british soldiers were even in the Waffen-SS. Some explaining necessary after the war, but then you seldom hear about it nowadays.

Crécy · 09-26-13, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

The Finns weren't Axis all through the war IIRC (correct me if I'm wrong)

In 1940 Germany asked Finland for transit access and it was given. Also negotiations for military cooperation began. When the operation Barbarossa began, Finland took the opportunity to retake territories lost in Winter War. Continuation War in other words. Thus Finland fought along side with the Germans. For example a German air unit 'Detachment Kuhlmey' played an important role in the battle of Tali-Ihantala where it helped to stop Soviet advance.

Finally in September 1944 'Moscow armistice' was Signed by Finland and Soviet Union. One of the conditions was to banish German troops from Finnish territory and that lead to Lapland War which lasted for eight months, during which retreating German troops burned large parts of Lapland.

So Finland's history with Germany is somewhat peculiar.

09-23-13, 05:05 PM	#1
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Into The White (2012) Just finished a film called Into the White ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1876277/ ) It is based on the true story of a German plane and a British plane both of which sustain serious damage during a duel over Norway in 1940. Both air crews become engrossed in their engagement and venture further into the snowy Norwegian mountain wilderness where they eventually crash miles apart. Each crew is unaware of the others survival until the British and Germans eventually stumble upon the same uninhabited hunting cabin. It is here that they take refuge to wait out the weather before making the hike toward the coast where they will see which side, allies or axis has become the victor in the Norway campaign and thus which of them will become POWs and which of them will return home. the two crews overcome their mistrust of one another and develop an uneasy friendship while working together to survive their frigid ordeal. The film is a bit slow paced, done perhaps in the same light as "Saints and Soldiers" and i think it is well done - most here would enjoy it i believe. If you have an opportunity, and like little known stories of World War II, i recommend you check it out. __________________

09-23-13, 05:27 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Never heard of it. Sounds like a good one. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Couldn't Ron Weasley just magic them out of there? Aside from that, it does look good. IMDB have it listed as Cross of Honour (with a 'u' and everything). __________________

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Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	I saw it a while ago. Great movie. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

09-23-13, 09:01 PM	#5
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	I have a book that has almost the exact storyline by the name of Operation Napolean. __________________

09-23-13, 10:39 PM	#6
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Saw it. May still have it on my jump drive as I take a lot of movies on the road with me that way.

09-24-13, 12:01 AM	#7
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Wasn't 'Dead Snow' was it?

09-24-13, 07:34 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not that bad a movie considering it was based on fact but I did like the use Mein Kampf was put to __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-24-13, 11:33 AM	#10
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,766 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Didn't see the film, but the best use of that book would be to light a fire with it

09-25-13, 08:29 PM	#11
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I just watched it a few days ago. Anybody know how much of the story was true? Great movie though. I could totally see those guys fighting over minutea. __________________

09-26-13, 10:37 AM	#14
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,766 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Americans fought alongside Germans and Finns against the Soviet Union before WW2, and into it. Some US and british soldiers were even in the Waffen-SS. Some explaining necessary after the war, but then you seldom hear about it nowadays.