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Willie's War

Willie's War

Willie's War

1994•1h 3m•

★8.5(2 ratings)

WarDrama

Overview

When 10-year-old Willie is evacuated from the East End of London, he is chosen by Zander, 13-year-old son of an army captain, to be his companion in a rambling country house.

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Main Cast

Jean Alexander

Jean Alexander

Nanny

Charles Kay

Charles Kay

Captain Bassett

Philip Boddy

Philip Boddy

Zander

Lee Turnbull

Lee Turnbull

Willie

Tat Whalley

Tat Whalley

Soldier Blake

Gordon Griffin

Gordon Griffin

Uncle Wallace

Edward Highmore

Edward Highmore

Dad

Jack May

Jack May

Grandfather

Alexa Povah

Alexa Povah

Aunt Ruth

Jemima Rooper

Jemima Rooper

Annabel

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Colin Finbow
Continuity: Ledie Toscano

Writing

Writer: Colin Finbow

Production

Producer: Brianne Perkins
Production Manager: Marc Baker
Production Assistant: John-Christian Jacques

Music & Sound

Sound Recordist: Jay Taylor

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Jamie Cairney
Clapper Loader: Greg Duffield

Did You Know?

#1

The runtime is 63 minutes (1h 3m).

#2

The film was directed by Colin Finbow.

#3

The screenplay was written by Colin Finbow.

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Cinematography was handled by Jamie Cairney.

#5

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0270738.

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Rating

8.5/10

Masterpiece

2 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Willie's War

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Production Companies:

Children's Film Unit

Channel Four Films

Channel Four Films