War Photographer(2001)
War Photographer Synopsis
Documentary about war photographer James Nachtwey, considered by many the greatest war photographer ever.
War Photographer (2001) is a documentary film directed by Christian Frei, released on November 1, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars James Nachtwey, Christiane Amanpour, Hans-Hermann Klare and Christiane Breustedt. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Christian Frei
- Writers:
- Denis O'Neill
- Producers:
- Christian Frei
- Cinematographer:
- James Nachtwey
- Composer:
- David Darling
- Production:
- Schweizer Fernsehen (FS), Suissimage, Swiss National Television, Christian Frei Filmproductions
- Status:
- Released
War Photographer Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Nachtwey
as Photographer
Christiane Amanpour
as Chief International Correspondent CNN
Hans-Hermann Klare
as Foreign Editor STERN Magazine
- Christiane Breustedt
Christiane Breustedt
as Editor in Chief GEO SAISON Magazine
- Des Wright
Des Wright
as Cameraman REUTERS
- Denis O'Neill
Denis O'Neill
as Jim's Best Friend
Key crew
Directed by Christian Frei, written by Denis O'Neill, produced by Christian Frei.
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War Photographer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 76 ratings.
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War Photographer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in War Photographer?
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The main cast of War Photographer (2001) includes James Nachtwey, Christiane Amanpour, Hans-Hermann Klare, Christiane Breustedt and Des Wright. The film was directed by Christian Frei. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was War Photographer released?
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War Photographer was released on November 1, 2001 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is War Photographer worth watching?
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War Photographer (2001) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.