A War Story
Synopsis
Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental suffering. The film is comprised of newsreel footage, interviews and dramatic re-enactments.
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A War StoryOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2016-11-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$274K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Wheeler
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Wheeler, Ben Wheeler
- Original Title
- A War Story
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $274K
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Wheeler
Anne Wheeler, Ben Wheeler
Robert Nichol
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Wheeler
Writer
Ben Wheeler
Writer
Anne Wheeler
Director
Robert Nichol
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A War Story about?
Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental suffering. The film is comprised of newsreel footage, interviews and dramatic re-enactments.
Who directed A War Story?
A War Story was directed by Anne Wheeler.
Who stars in A War Story?
The principal cast of A War Story includes Donald Sutherland, David Edney, Frank C. Turner, Anne Wheeler.
When was A War Story released and how long is it?
A War Story was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A War Story?
A War Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).