The War Within
Synopsis
A Pakistani involved in a planned attack in New York City experiences a crisis of conscience.
Top Cast
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Ayad Akhtar
Hassan
Firdous Bamji
Sayeed Choudhury
Nandana Sen
Duri Choudhury
Sarita Choudhury
Farida S. Choudhury
Charles Daniel Sandoval
Khalid
Varun Sriram
Ali S. Choudhury
Anjeli Chapman
Rasheeda S. Choudhury
John Ventimiglia
Gabe
Michael McGlone
Mike O’Reilly
Ajay Naidu
Naved
Kamal Marayati
Imam
Wayman Ezell
Izzy
James Rana
Saudi Man
Christopher Castelo
Steven
Aasif Mandvi
Abdul
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Castelo
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Castelo, Ayad Akhtar, Tom Glynn
- Original Title
- The War Within
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- HDNet Films, Coalition Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Castelo
Joseph Castelo, Ayad Akhtar, Tom Glynn
Mark Cuban
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Castelo
Director
Joseph Castelo
Writer
Ayad Akhtar
Writer
Tom Glynn
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War Within
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What is The War Within about?
A Pakistani involved in a planned attack in New York City experiences a crisis of conscience.
Who directed The War Within?
The War Within was directed by Joseph Castelo.
Who stars in The War Within?
The principal cast of The War Within includes Ayad Akhtar, Firdous Bamji, Nandana Sen, Sarita Choudhury, Charles Daniel Sandoval.
When was The War Within released and how long is it?
The War Within was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The War Within?
The War Within holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).