Movie Description
A War Story
(1981)Overview
Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental suffering. The film is comprised of newsreel footage, interviews and dramatic re-enactments.
Featured Crew
- Director : Anne Wheeler
- Writer : Anne Wheeler,Ben Wheeler
- Cast : Donald Sutherland,David Edney,Frank C. Turner,Anne Wheeler
Cast
Narrator (voice)
Ben Wheeler
Peter Seed
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleA War Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1981-11-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 22m
Budget₹ 274000
Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/war_story/
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Drama
- War
