The War Zone

The War Zone

The War Zone

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The War Zone

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

1999

1h 38m

6.8(187 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Freddie Cunliffe

Tom

Freddie Cunliffe

Acting

Lara Belmont

Jessie

Lara Belmont

Acting

Ray Winstone

Dad

Ray Winstone

Acting

Tilda Swinton

Mum

Tilda Swinton

Acting

Kate Ashfield

Lucy

Kate Ashfield

Acting

Aisling O'Sullivan

Carol

Aisling O'Sullivan

Acting

Megan Thorp

Baby Alice

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Acting

Colin Farrell

Nick

Colin Farrell

Acting

Kim Wall

Barman

Kim Wall

Acting

Annabelle Apsion

Nurse

Annabelle Apsion

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