Sam Mendes
1917
(2019)
Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Won 3 Oscars. 135 wins & 204 nominations total
April 1917, the Western Front. Two British soldiers are sent to deliver an urgent message to an isolated regiment. If the message is not received in time the regiment will walk into a trap and be massacred. To get to the regiment they will need to cross through enemy territory. Time is of the essence and the journey will be fraught with danger.
Jarhead
(2005)
William Broyles Jr. (screenplay), Anthony Swofford (book)
6 wins & 11 nominations.
Based on former Marine Anthony Swofford's best-selling 2003 book about his pre-Desert Storm experiences in Saudi Arabia and about his experiences fighting in Kuwait.
Road to Perdition
(2002)
Max Allan Collins (graphic novel), Richard Piers Rayner (graphic novel), David Self (screenplay)
Won 1 Oscar. Another 20 wins & 70 nominations.
Bonds of loyalty are put to the test when a hitman's son witnesses what his father does for a living.