A Letter from the Western Front
Synopsis
In Belleau Wood, France, during the Great War, a soldier named John writes a letter home to his wife Sara in Milwaukee. He writes that her picture "helps me remember what it was like to be me." He tells her about sorties into No Man's Land, and that they have orders tonight to charge. Then, his letter becomes a report of that charge: toward an armed German soldier who doesn't fire, even when John reaches him and jumps into the trench beside him. What happens next brings silence and an end to the letter.
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A Letter from the Western Front
Type: Clip • Published 2010-04-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
26th Annual Student Academy Awards
Festival / Special Debut
June 17, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel M. Kanemoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel T. Erdman
- Original Score
- Ryan Shore
- Original Title
- A Letter from the Western Front
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Ex Mortis Films, Imperial War Museums, Marathon County Public Library, New York Public Library, Tisch School of the Arts (NYU), MovieScore Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel M. Kanemoto
Daniel T. Erdman, Daniel M. Kanemoto
Ryan Shore
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Daniel M. Kanemoto
Director
Daniel T. Erdman
Screenplay
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Letter from the Western Front about?
In Belleau Wood, France, during the Great War, a soldier named John writes a letter home to his wife Sara in Milwaukee. He writes that her picture "helps me remember what it was like to be me." He tells her about sorties into No Man's Land, and that they have orders tonight to charge. Then, his letter becomes a report of that charge: toward an armed German soldier who doesn't fire, even when John reaches him and jumps into the trench beside him. What happens next brings silence and an end to the letter.
Who directed A Letter from the Western Front?
A Letter from the Western Front was directed by Daniel M. Kanemoto.
Who stars in A Letter from the Western Front?
The principal cast of A Letter from the Western Front includes Brian K. Vaughan.
When was A Letter from the Western Front released and how long is it?
A Letter from the Western Front was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for A Letter from the Western Front?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Letter from the Western Front was composed by Ryan Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Letter from the Western Front?
A Letter from the Western Front holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).