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Poll: Favorite WWII Real Portrayals by an Actor

These are characters based on real persons during WWII. Who is your favorite?

After voting, please discuss here.

Results of 599 votes:

  1. 1.

    Liam Neeson in Schindler's List (1993)

     
    Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler
  2. 2.

    Bruno Ganz in Downfall (2004)

     
    Bruno Ganz as Adolph Hitler Suggested by Peter
  3. 3.

    #9

     
    George C. Scott as General George S. Patton

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