One Man’s War
Synopsis
Anthony Hopkins plays an English medical doctor living with his family in Paraguay and treating the poor people from the surroundings, who has his life turned upside down when his son was mysteriously murdered in what could have been an attack to him since he's opposed to the military dictatorship of the country. The doctor and his family will take lots of risk while trying to prove that the government was involved in the murder.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-12
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Anthony Hopkins
Joel
Norma Aleandro
Nidia
Fernanda Torres
Dolly
Leonardo García Vale
Joelito
Miah Michelle
Analy
Ana Ofelia Murguía
Doña Teresa
José Antonio Estrada
Leandro
Rubén Blades
Perrone
Sergio Bustamante
Gomes
René Pereyra
Peña
Claudia Guzmán
Charo
Rufino Echegoyen
Duarte
Salvador Sánchez
Ramírez
Malena Doria
Señora Ramírez
Gerardo Quiroz
Ramírez's Son
Álvaro Carcaño
Officer at Airport
Farnesio de Bernal
Judge
Honorato Magaloni
Medical Director
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sérgio Toledo
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Carter, Sérgio Toledo
- Original Score
- John M. Keane
- Original Title
- One Man’s War
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, Skreba Films, TVS Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sérgio Toledo
Michael Carter, Sérgio Toledo
John M. Keane
Rodolfo Sánchez
Laurence Méry-Clark
Graham Benson, Ann Skinner, Colin Callender
Department Leadership Roster
Christa von Humboldt
Costume Design
Ann Skinner
Producer
Laurence Méry-Clark
Editor
Michael Carter
Screenplay
Tim Hutchinson
Production Design
Charlotte Holdich
Costume Design
Rodolfo Sánchez
Director of Photography
Sérgio Toledo
Screenplay
Sérgio Toledo
Director
John M. Keane
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Man’s War
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What is One Man’s War about?
Anthony Hopkins plays an English medical doctor living with his family in Paraguay and treating the poor people from the surroundings, who has his life turned upside down when his son was mysteriously murdered in what could have been an attack to him since he's opposed to the military dictatorship of the country. The doctor and his family will take lots of risk while trying to prove that the government was involved in the murder.
Who directed One Man’s War?
One Man’s War was directed by Sérgio Toledo.
Who stars in One Man’s War?
The principal cast of One Man’s War includes Anthony Hopkins, Norma Aleandro, Fernanda Torres, Leonardo García Vale, Miah Michelle.
When was One Man’s War released and how long is it?
One Man’s War was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for One Man’s War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Man’s War was composed by John M. Keane.