The War Zone
When the worst of men hides in a family with no history.
Genres
Overview
An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
1999-06-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
179
Vote Average
6.8
Freddie Cunliffe
Tom
Lara Belmont
Jessie
Ray Winstone
Dad
Tilda Swinton
Mum
Kate Ashfield
Lucy
Aisling O'Sullivan
Carol
Megan Thorp
Baby Alice
Colin Farrell
Nick
Kim Wall
Barman
Annabelle Apsion
Nurse
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6.7
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7.0
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7.1
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6.3
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6.5
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7.7
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6.6
2:37
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7.5
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