A Woman at War
Synopsis
Helene Moskiewicz, a young Jewish woman living in pre-World War II Belgium, is forced to suffer through German occupation by watching her parents arrested and her life destroyed. To fight back, Regine joins the underground resistance movement and strikes the Nazis from within...by joining the infamous Gestapo.
Top Cast
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Martha Plimpton
Helene Moszkiewiez
Eric Stoltz
Franz Bueller
Jack Shepherd
Tobias Moszkiewiez
Kika Markham
Regine Moszkiewiez
Claire Hackett
Lily
John Bowler
Albert
Sean Chapman
Jean
Olgierd Łukaszewicz
Lt. Col. Schwenke
Eugeniusz Kujawski
Col. Mueller
Richard Durden
Jaques
Paul Mooney
Pasquier
Struan Rodger
White
Teresa Sawicka
Mme. Baudhuin
Jonathan Cullen
Delafield
Julia Lane
Marta
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bennett, Reg Godney, Hélène Moszkiewiez
- Original Score
- Stanisław Syrewicz
- Original Title
- A Woman at War
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Canal+, Palace Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Bennett
Edward Bennett, Reg Godney, Hélène Moszkiewiez
Stanisław Syrewicz
Ivan Strasburg
Martyn Auty, Anat Birnbaum, Patrick Cassavetti, Merry Mullings, Nik Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bennett
Director
Edward Bennett
Writer
Reg Godney
Writer
Martyn Auty
Producer
Anat Birnbaum
Producer
Patrick Cassavetti
Producer
Merry Mullings
Producer
Nik Powell
Producer
Stanisław Syrewicz
Original Music Composer
Ivan Strasburg
Director of Photography
Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski
Production Design
Sue Thomson
Costume Design
Eleonora Wlekły
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Woman at War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Woman at War about?
Helene Moskiewicz, a young Jewish woman living in pre-World War II Belgium, is forced to suffer through German occupation by watching her parents arrested and her life destroyed. To fight back, Regine joins the underground resistance movement and strikes the Nazis from within...by joining the infamous Gestapo.
Who directed A Woman at War?
A Woman at War was directed by Edward Bennett.
Who stars in A Woman at War?
The principal cast of A Woman at War includes Martha Plimpton, Eric Stoltz, Jack Shepherd, Kika Markham, Claire Hackett.
When was A Woman at War released and how long is it?
A Woman at War was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for A Woman at War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman at War was composed by Stanisław Syrewicz.
Is A Woman at War based on a book or true story?
A Woman at War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hélène Moszkiewiez".