The Great Martian War 1913–1917
Synopsis
Documentary-drama recounting the Martian War of 1913–1917. Europe was on tenterhooks in the 2nd decade of the 20th century, everyone was expecting a Great War between the major European powers. But then, in 1913, something crashed into the forests of SW Germany. Troops were sent to investigate but were wiped out. Martian fighting machines began making their way across Western Europe and the countries of Europe combined forces to resist them. With aspects taken from ‘The War of the Worlds’ by H.G. Wells and from WWI itself, this dramatisation presents a documentary style look at events as they unfolded and the effect they had of our world today. Lots of references to real events including the mass attacks and defeats as men were thrown against machines on the Western front, the Christmas truce and the Angel of Mons, America's isolationism and late entry into the conflict, the worldwide Spanish flu epidemic that killed more people than the war, and many other things.
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Mark Strong
Narrator (voice)
Joan Gregson
Nerys Vaughan
Briony Glassco
Alexandra Banham
Jock McLeod
Jock Donnelly
Ian Downie
Hughie Logan
Thomas Gough
Duncan Mitchell-Myers
Hazel Douglas
Alice Hale
Ashley Bomberry
Kim Lafonde
Daniel Matmor
Lawrence Hart
Walter Stegmayer
Arnold Tockelz
Howard Jerome
Howard Klee
Ross Walton
Additional Voices (voice)
Gyuri Sarossy
Additional Voices (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Slee
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Sarossy, Steve Maher
- Original Score
- Mark Korven
- Original Title
- The Great Martian War 1913–1917
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Entertainment One Television, Impossible Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Slee
Stephen Sarossy, Steve Maher
Mark Korven
Chris Romeike, Jamie Hobbis
Greg West
Mike Slee, Michael Kot, Jonathan Drake, Steve Maher, Margaret O'Brien
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Slee
Producer
Mike Slee
Director
Stephen Sarossy
Writer
Steve Maher
Writer
Mark Korven
Original Music Composer
Chris Romeike
Director of Photography
Michael Kot
Producer
Steve Maher
Producer
Greg West
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Great Martian War 1913–1917 about?
Documentary-drama recounting the Martian War of 1913–1917. Europe was on tenterhooks in the 2nd decade of the 20th century, everyone was expecting a Great War between the major European powers. But then, in 1913, something crashed into the forests of SW Germany. Troops were sent to investigate but were wiped out. Martian fighting machines began making their way across Western Europe and the countries of Europe combined forces to resist them. With aspects taken from ‘The War of the Worlds’ by H.G. Wells and from WWI itself, this dramatisation presents a documentary style look at events as they unfolded and the effect they had of our world today. Lots of references to real events including the mass attacks and defeats as men were thrown against machines on the Western front, the Christmas truce and the Angel of Mons, America's isolationism and late entry into the conflict, the worldwide Spanish flu epidemic that killed more people than the war, and many other things.
Who directed The Great Martian War 1913–1917?
The Great Martian War 1913–1917 was directed by Mike Slee.
Who stars in The Great Martian War 1913–1917?
The principal cast of The Great Martian War 1913–1917 includes Mark Strong, Joan Gregson, Briony Glassco, Jock McLeod, Ian Downie.
When was The Great Martian War 1913–1917 released and how long is it?
The Great Martian War 1913–1917 was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Martian War 1913–1917?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Martian War 1913–1917 was composed by Mark Korven.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Martian War 1913–1917?
The Great Martian War 1913–1917 holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).