War Requiem
Synopsis
During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nurse. But he also begins to accept his fate as another battlefield sacrifice.
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War Requiem 1989 Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-07
Top Cast
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Nathaniel Parker
Wilfred Owen
Tilda Swinton
The Nurse
Laurence Olivier
The Old Soldier
Patricia Hayes
Mother
Rohan McCullough
Enemy Mother
Nigel Terry
Abraham
Owen Teale
The Unknown Soldier
Sean Bean
The German Soldier
Alex Jennings
Blinded Soldier
Claire Davenport
Ward Sister/Britannia
Spencer Leigh
Soldier 1
Milo Bell
Soldier 2
Richard Stirling
Soldier 3
Kim Kindersley
Soldier 4
Stuart Turton
Soldier 5
Lucinda Gane
Nurse 1
Beverly Seymour
Nurse 2
Linda Spurrier
Nurse 3
Release History & Theatrical Window
Taipei Literature Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 26, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Jarman
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Jarman
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- War Requiem
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Liberty Film Sales, Anglo International Films, BBC, Don Boyd Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Jarman
Derek Jarman
Benjamin Britten
Richard Greatrex
Rick Elgood
Don Boyd, John Kelleher
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Jarman
Director
Richard Greatrex
Director of Photography
Rick Elgood
Editor
Don Boyd
Producer
Lucy Morahan
Production Design
Linda Alderson
Costume Design
Derek Jarman
Writer
Sarah Swords
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About War Requiem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War Requiem about?
During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nurse. But he also begins to accept his fate as another battlefield sacrifice.
Who directed War Requiem?
War Requiem was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who stars in War Requiem?
The principal cast of War Requiem includes Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier, Patricia Hayes, Rohan McCullough.
When was War Requiem released and how long is it?
War Requiem was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for War Requiem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for War Requiem was composed by Benjamin Britten.