The War I Knew
Synopsis
D-Day: A British paratroop squad are dropped off-target and wiped-out. Private Johnny Barrows is the only survivor; inexperienced, scared, lost behind enemy lines. Johnny must grow up and become a man on his perilous journey to safety.
Top Cast
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Private Johnny Barrows
Guy Wills
Private Filey
Adam Woodward
Rock
James Boyland
Private Murphy
Richard Dobson
SS Dicheim
Sophie Skelton
Margaret
Sean Croke
Private Simpson
Andrew Grogan
1st Lt. Philips
Peter Turner
Private Sheppard
Peter Rowlinson
Private Embury
Simon Fletcher
Private Johnson
Paul D. Roberts
SS Feldgendarmerie
Peter Hübelbauer
SS Private Kruse
Ben O'Sullivan
Dead US Driver
David Parsons
Dead US Captain
Carl Wallis
Kubelwagon Driver
Josh Moran
Raymond
Maeve Thompson
Agnes
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 9, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Vernon
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Vernon
- Original Title
- The War I Knew
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Vernon
Ian Vernon
Ian Vernon
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Vernon
Director
Ian Vernon
Writer
Ian Vernon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War I Knew
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The War I Knew about?
D-Day: A British paratroop squad are dropped off-target and wiped-out. Private Johnny Barrows is the only survivor; inexperienced, scared, lost behind enemy lines. Johnny must grow up and become a man on his perilous journey to safety.
Who directed The War I Knew?
The War I Knew was directed by Ian Vernon.
Who stars in The War I Knew?
The principal cast of The War I Knew includes Paul Harrison, Guy Wills, Adam Woodward, James Boyland, Richard Dobson.
When was The War I Knew released and how long is it?
The War I Knew was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The War I Knew?
The War I Knew holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).