War Game
Synopsis
Based on the picture book by Michael Foreman, WAR GAME tells the story of Will, Lacey and Freddie – three young Suffolk lads who leave their idyllic country lives to fight in the trenches of World War I. Surrounded by the chaos and confusion of war, they can only dream of their football team, their friends and the families they have left behind.
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War Game (2002) by Dave Unwin - Exclusive Full Animated FilmOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2016-11-01
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Iain Jones
William "Will" James Foreman (voice)
Adam Godley
Lacey Christmas Goddard / Dad (voice)
Ben Warwick
Frederick "Freddie" Benjamin Foreman (voice)
Tom Wesel
German Soldier (voice)
Colin McFarlane
Little General / King George V (voice)
Phil Rowson
Machine Gunner (voice)
Kate Winslet
Mum / Annie (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Unwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Nicholson
- Original Score
- Julian Nott
- Original Title
- War Game
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- The Illuminated Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Unwin
Simon Nicholson, Michael Foreman
Julian Nott
Taylor Grant
Iain Harvey
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Unwin
Director
Iain Harvey
Producer
Simon Nicholson
Screenplay
Taylor Grant
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About War Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War Game about?
Based on the picture book by Michael Foreman, WAR GAME tells the story of Will, Lacey and Freddie – three young Suffolk lads who leave their idyllic country lives to fight in the trenches of World War I. Surrounded by the chaos and confusion of war, they can only dream of their football team, their friends and the families they have left behind.
Who directed War Game?
War Game was directed by Dave Unwin.
Who stars in War Game?
The principal cast of War Game includes Iain Jones, Adam Godley, Ben Warwick, Tom Wesel, Colin McFarlane.
When was War Game released and how long is it?
War Game was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for War Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for War Game was composed by Julian Nott.
Is War Game based on a book or true story?
War Game is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Foreman".