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1989•1h 30m•Released•EN

War Requiem

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Overview

During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nurse. But he also begins to accept his fate as another battlefield sacrifice.

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Movie Details

Release Date

January 6, 1989

Runtime

1h 30m

Rating

6.3 / 10

Votes

23

Budget

Not available

Revenue

Not available

Status

Released

Popularity

1.7

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Cast

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Nathaniel Parker

Nathaniel Parker

Wilfred Owen

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

The Nurse

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

The Old Soldier

Patricia Hayes

Patricia Hayes

Mother

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Rohan McCullough

Enemy Mother

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

Abraham

Owen Teale

Owen Teale

The Unknown Soldier

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

The German Soldier

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Blinded Soldier

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Claire Davenport

Ward Sister/Britannia

Spencer Leigh

Spencer Leigh

Soldier 1

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Milo Bell

Soldier 2

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Featured Crew

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Derek Jarman

Derek Jarman

Director

Derek Jarman

Derek Jarman

Writer

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Don Boyd

Producer

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