The War Zone

The War Zone

When the worst of men hides in a family with no history.

1999•1h 38m•6.8/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.8/10(195)

An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.

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Production

Portobello Pictures, Fandango, Mikado Film, Film4 Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Freddie Cunliffe

Freddie Cunliffe

Tom

Lara Belmont

Lara Belmont

Jessie

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Dad

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Mum

Kate Ashfield

Kate Ashfield

Lucy

Aisling O'Sullivan

Aisling O'Sullivan

Carol

Megan Thorp

Baby Alice

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Nick

Kim Wall

Kim Wall

Barman

Annabelle Apsion

Annabelle Apsion

Nurse

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