Fortunes of War
Synopsis
When Canadian diplomat Carl Pimmler sends his friend Peter Kernan and his wife Johanna to deliver medicine to the deep jungles of Cambodia, but Peter gets more than he bargained for when the journey ends in a fight for survival. Peter must use his experience and knowledge of South East Asia to get them out of this dangerous mess.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thierry Notz
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Lee
- Original Score
- Kennard Ramsey
- Original Title
- Fortunes of War
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thierry Notz
Mark Lee
Kennard Ramsey
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Matt Salinger, Michael Sayles
Department Leadership Roster
Thierry Notz
Director
Mark Lee
Writer
Matt Salinger
Producer
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Editor
Toto Castillo
Production Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortunes of War
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What is Fortunes of War about?
When Canadian diplomat Carl Pimmler sends his friend Peter Kernan and his wife Johanna to deliver medicine to the deep jungles of Cambodia, but Peter gets more than he bargained for when the journey ends in a fight for survival. Peter must use his experience and knowledge of South East Asia to get them out of this dangerous mess.
Who directed Fortunes of War?
Fortunes of War was directed by Thierry Notz.
Who stars in Fortunes of War?
The principal cast of Fortunes of War includes Matt Salinger, Sam Sorbo, Martin Sheen, Michael Ironside, Michael Nouri.
When was Fortunes of War released and how long is it?
Fortunes of War was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Fortunes of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fortunes of War was composed by Kennard Ramsey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fortunes of War?
Fortunes of War holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).