Two boys quarrel over a toy pistol in an ever escalating game.
The War Game (1963) is a drama film directed by Mai Zetterling, released on August 1, 1963 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Ian Ellis and Joseph Robinson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
Directed by Mai Zetterling, written by Mai Zetterling and David Hughes, produced by Mai Zetterling.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 11 ratings.
This is quite an eerily compelling short feature from Mai Zetterling. Two young lads are playing when one drops his toy gun and they begin to tussle over it. The victor heads up into a nearby skyscraper only to be followed by his pal and as they go higher and leave it’s public areas for the less safe areas around the lift mechanism and the roof their game becomes more tense, perilous even, as even a gust of wind…
Reviewed on March 2, 2025
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The main cast of The War Game (1963) includes Ian Ellis and Joseph Robinson. The film was directed by Mai Zetterling. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The War Game was released on August 1, 1963 and runs for 15m.
The War Game (1963) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
