War Requiem
Originally released in 1989. War Requiem is a war/drama film. directed by Derek Jarman.
Starring Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, and Laurence Olivier
Synopsis
During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nurse. But he also begins to accept his fate as another battlefield sacrifice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1989
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nathaniel Parker
as Wilfred Owen
Tilda Swinton
as The Nurse
Laurence Olivier
as The Old Soldier
Patricia Hayes
as Mother
Rohan McCullough
as Enemy Mother
Nigel Terry
as Abraham
Owen Teale
as The Unknown Soldier
Sean Bean
as The German Soldier
Alex Jennings
as Blinded Soldier
Claire Davenport
as Ward Sister/Britannia
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Liberty Film Sales
- Anglo International Films
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is War Requiem about?
During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nu...
Who directed War Requiem?
War Requiem was directed by Derek Jarman.
How long is War Requiem?
War Requiem has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was War Requiem released?
War Requiem was released on January 6, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in War Requiem?
The main cast of War Requiem includes Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier, Patricia Hayes, Rohan McCullough.