Andrew Garfield stars as Desmond Doss, with Teresa Palmer as Dorothy Schutte and Hugo Weaving as Tom Doss in Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge‘.
Main cast
- Desmond DossAndrew GarfieldMain
- Dorothy SchutteTeresa PalmerMain
- Tom DossHugo WeavingMain
- Sergeant HowellVince VaughnMain
- Captain GloverSam WorthingtonMain
Supporting cast
- Bertha DossRachel GriffithsSupp
- Harold DossNathaniel BuzolicSupp
- Smitty RykerLuke BraceySupp
- Lieutenant Colonel CooneyRichard RoxburghSupp
- Corporal JessopBen MingaySupp
Guest & voice
- Ira (soldier in safety meeting)James MackayGuest
- Text message voice? (none in film)Supp
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About this cast
Based on the true story of conscientious objector Desmond Doss, ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ (2016) follows his harrowing journey as a medic who saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa without firing a weapon. Andrew Garfield leads the cast as Doss, supported by a strong ensemble including Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, and Sam Worthington.
FAQs
Who plays Desmond Doss in Hacksaw Ridge?
Andrew Garfield portrays Desmond Doss, the real-life conscientious objector and medic, in a performance nominated for an Academy Award.
Is Hacksaw Ridge based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the true story of Desmond Doss, a Seventh-day Adventist who served as a combat medic and saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa.
Who directed Hacksaw Ridge?
Mel Gibson directed the film. It was his first directorial effort since 2006’s ‘Apocalypto’.
What awards did Hacksaw Ridge win?
The film won two Academy Awards: Best Film Editing (John Gilbert) and Best Sound Mixing. It was nominated for four additional Oscars.
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