Emma's War
Synopsis
After the start of WW2, a mother takes her children from Sydney to the countryside.
Top Cast
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Lee Remick
Anne Grange
Miranda Otto
Emma Grange
Mark Lee
John Davidson
Terence Donovan
Frank Grange
Donal Gibson
Hank
Bridey Lee
Laurel Grange
Pat Evison
Miss Arnott
Grigor Taylor
Dr. Friedlander
Noeline Brown
Mrs. Mortimer
Rebel Penfold-Russell
Miss Gunz
Mervyn Drake
Iceman
Ashley Grenville
Brian
Kay Eklund
Miss Clewes
Jean Calver
Old Woman in Sly Grog Shop
David Cahill
Hardmaster of Country School
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clytie Jessop
- Screenplay & Story
- Clytie Jessop, Peter Smalley
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Emma's War
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Belinon Productions, Curzon Film Distributors, The Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clytie Jessop
Clytie Jessop, Peter Smalley
John Williams
Tom Cowan
Sonia Hoffman
Clytie Jessop, Andrena Finlay, Robin Dalton
Department Leadership Roster
Clytie Jessop
Screenplay
Peter Smalley
Screenplay
Clytie Jessop
Producer
Andrena Finlay
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Tom Cowan
Director of Photography
Sonia Hoffman
Editor
Miv Brewer
Costume Design
Clytie Jessop
Director
Jane Norris
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emma's War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emma's War about?
After the start of WW2, a mother takes her children from Sydney to the countryside.
Who directed Emma's War?
Emma's War was directed by Clytie Jessop.
Who stars in Emma's War?
The principal cast of Emma's War includes Lee Remick, Miranda Otto, Mark Lee, Terence Donovan, Donal Gibson.
When was Emma's War released and how long is it?
Emma's War was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Emma's War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emma's War was composed by John Williams.