Deathwatch
“Deliver them from evil.”
Synopsis
In the brutal trench fighting of the First World War, a British Infantry Company is separated from their regiment after a fierce battle. Attempting to return to their lines, the British soldiers discover what appears to be a bombed out German trench, abandoned except for a few dazed German soldiers. After killing most of the Germans, and taking one prisoner, the British company fortifies to hold the trench until reinforcements can arrive. Soon, however, strange things being to happen as a sense of evil descends on the trench and the British begin turn on each other.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Deathwatch Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-17
Top Cast
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Jamie Bell
Pfc. Charlie Shakespeare
Rúaidhrí Conroy
Pvt. Colin Chevasse
Mike Downey
Martin Plummer
Laurence Fox
Capt. Bramwell Jennings
Roman Horák
German soldier
Dean Lennox Kelly
Pvt. Willie McNess
Torben Liebrecht
Friedrich
Kris Marshall
Pvt. Barry Starinski
Hans Matheson
Pvt. Jack Hawkstone
Hugh O'Conor
Anthony Bradford
Matthew Rhys
Cpl. Doc Fairweather
Andy Serkis
Pvt. Thomas Quinn
Hugo Speer
Sgt. David Tate
Pavel Tesař
Mudman
Trevor Bennett
Soldier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 8, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- MJ Bassett
- Screenplay & Story
- MJ Bassett
- Original Score
- Curt Cress, Chris Weller
- Original Title
- Deathwatch
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, Polish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Q&Q Medien, Portobello Pictures, Bavaria Film, Odyssey Entertainment, ApolloMedia, Film and Music Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
MJ Bassett
MJ Bassett
Curt Cress, Chris Weller
Hubert Taczanowski
Anne Sopel
Dan Maag, Mike Downey, Frank Hübner, Sam Taylor, Michael Bischoff
Department Leadership Roster
Lucinda Wright
Costume Design
MJ Bassett
Director
Mike Downey
Producer
Frank Hübner
Producer
MJ Bassett
Screenplay
Sam Taylor
Producer
Anne Sopel
Editor
David Váňa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Petr Drozda
Stunt Coordinator
Aleksandar Denić
Production Design
Hubert Taczanowski
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deathwatch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deathwatch about?
In the brutal trench fighting of the First World War, a British Infantry Company is separated from their regiment after a fierce battle. Attempting to return to their lines, the British soldiers discover what appears to be a bombed out German trench, abandoned except for a few dazed German soldiers. After killing most of the Germans, and taking one prisoner, the British company fortifies to hold the trench until reinforcements can arrive. Soon, however, strange things being to happen as a sense of evil descends on the trench and the British begin turn on each other.
Who directed Deathwatch?
Deathwatch was directed by MJ Bassett.
Who stars in Deathwatch?
The principal cast of Deathwatch includes Jamie Bell, Rúaidhrí Conroy, Mike Downey, Laurence Fox, Roman Horák.
When was Deathwatch released and how long is it?
Deathwatch was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Deathwatch make at the box office?
Deathwatch grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Deathwatch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deathwatch was composed by Curt Cress, Chris Weller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deathwatch?
Deathwatch holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).