War Requiem(1989)
War Requiem 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.
War Requiem (1989) is a war and drama film directed by Derek Jarman, released on January 6, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier and Patricia Hayes. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Derek Jarman
- Writers:
- Derek Jarman
- Producers:
- Don Boyd
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Greatrex
- Production:
- Liberty Film Sales, Anglo International Films, BBC, Don Boyd Productions
- Status:
- Released
War Requiem (1989) Trailer
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War Requiem Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nathaniel Parker
as Wilfred Owen
Tilda Swinton
as The Nurse
Laurence Olivier
as The Old Soldier
Patricia Hayes
as Mother
- Rohan McCullough
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
Claire Davenport
as Ward Sister/Britannia
Spencer Leigh
as Soldier 1
- Milo Bell
Milo Bell
as Soldier 2
Key crew
Directed by Derek Jarman, written by Derek Jarman, produced by Don Boyd.
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War Requiem Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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War Requiem – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in War Requiem?
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The main cast of War Requiem (1989) includes Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier, Patricia Hayes and Rohan McCullough. The film was directed by Derek Jarman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was War Requiem released?
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War Requiem was released on January 6, 1989 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is War Requiem worth watching?
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War Requiem (1989) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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