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War Requiem

Directed by Derek Jarman
Not Rated
1989    90mDrama, War
6.6100%62%6.4
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A movie with no spoken dialogue, it is set against the music and lyrics of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem" which includes poetry by World War I soldier Wilfred Owen reflecting the horrors of war. There is no linear story or dialogue. It's imagery reflects Owen's story, that of other soldiers, and a nurse during World War I. It also includes actual footage of contemporary wars, including World War II, Vietnam, and Angola.

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Cast of War Requiem

  • Nathaniel ParkerWilfred Owen
  • Tilda SwintonThe Nurse
  • Laurence OlivierThe Old Soldier
  • Patricia HayesMother
  • Rohan McCulloughEnemy Mother
  • Nigel TerryAbraham
  • Owen TealeThe Unknown Soldier
  • Sean BeanThe German Soldier
  • Alex JenningsBlinded Soldier
  • Claire DavenportWard Sister/Britannia
  • Spencer LeighSoldier 1
  • Milo BellSoldier 2
  • Richard StirlingSoldier 3
  • Kim KindersleySoldier 4
  • Stuart TurtonSoldier 5
  • Lucinda GaneNurse 1
  • Beverly SeymourNurse 2
  • Linda SpurrierNurse 3
  • David MeyerBusinessman
  • Clancy ChassayYoung Wilfred

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War Requiem Trivia

War Requiem was released on January 6, 1989.

War Requiem was directed by Derek Jarman.

War Requiem has a runtime of 90m.

War Requiem was produced by Don Boyd.

The key characters in War Requiem are Wilfred Owen (Nathaniel Parker), The Nurse (Tilda Swinton), The Old Soldier (Laurence Olivier).

War Requiem is rated Not Rated.

War Requiem is a Drama, War film.

War Requiem has an audience rating of 6.2 out of 10.

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