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(184 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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10 members

Acting

Freddie Cunliffe

Tom

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Lara Belmont

Jessie

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Ray Winstone

Dad

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Tilda Swinton

Mum

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Kate Ashfield

Lucy

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Aisling O'Sullivan

Carol

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Megan Thorp

Baby Alice

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Colin Farrell

Nick

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Kim Wall

Barman

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Annabelle Apsion

Nurse

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