Sam Peckinpah's undeniable classic has only gotten better with age; indeed, it's reputation has increased with the passage of time, as more and more people come to appreciate the harsh, bloody story contained within. The plot details one soldier's obsessive attempts to receive the medal of the title. The results are stark, brutal and sad.
Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.
