Mel Gibson's Film 'Hacksaw Ridge' Based on True Story of World War II Hero Whose Only Weapon Was Prayer (Watch)August 3. Mel Gibson's upcoming film . Army medic whose only weapon on the battlefield during World War II was prayer. Based on the extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss, played by Andrew Garfield (. Army but refused to kill or carry a weapon into combat because of his personal beliefs as a Seventh- day Adventist. Consequently, he thought it was fitting to become a medic during the war. His Medal of Honor citation says: . Mel Gibson's Film 'Hacksaw Ridge' Based on True Story of World War II Hero Whose Only Weapon Was Prayer (Watch). MEL Gibson may finally have found redemption with his new film Hacksaw Ridge receiving a rapturous response at the Venice Film Festival. Watch the film trailer for 'Hacksaw Ridge,' starring Teresa Palmer, Luke Bracey and Andrew Garfield. Watch Trailer for Mel Gibson-Directed War Epic 'Hacksaw Ridge' Hollywood pariah returns with this story of real-life WWII conscientious objector. Hacksaw Ridge got a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, Sunday, sparking rave reviews from critics and ushering Mel Gibson back into Hollywood prominence. Gibson directs Andrew Garfield in the World War II film. Director Mel Gibson's Hacksaw Ridge will hit theaters on Nov. 4, the heart of awards season. His choice of artillery was prayer and he used it often while single- handedly evacuating wounded soldiers from behind enemy lines. Watch the trailer below: Doss' outstanding bravery and determination resulted in him saving the lives of dozens of soldiers and his name becoming a symbol throughout the 3. Infantry Divisions for outstanding gallantry far above and beyond the call of duty. His courage and faith won the admiration of his commanders and fellow soldiers. Although regularly criticized for refusing to carry a gun, Doss actually saved the lives of the men who had condemned him. He believed the war was necessary but thought it unacceptable to kill under any circumstance. The Virginia native called himself a . I consider this a greater honor than being president. He died on March 2. He was buried at the Chattanooga National Cemetery in Tennessee. For more information about the movie, click here. Follow Jeannie Law on Twitter: @jlawcp Follow Jeannie Law on Facebook: Jeannie.
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