The War Zone
“When the worst of men hides in a family with no history.”
Synopsis
An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.
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The War Zone (1999) | Trailer | Film4Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 9, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Stuart
- Original Score
- Simon Boswell
- Original Title
- The War Zone
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Portobello Pictures, Fandango, Mikado Film, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Roth
Alexander Stuart
Simon Boswell
Seamus McGarvey
Trevor Waite
Eric Abraham, Sarah Radclyffe, Dixie Linder
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Roth
Director
Alexander Stuart
Writer
Michael Carlin
Production Design
Seamus McGarvey
Director of Photography
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Simon Boswell
Original Music Composer
Dixie Linder
Producer
Trevor Waite
Editor
Mary-Jane Reyner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War Zone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The War Zone about?
An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.
Who directed The War Zone?
The War Zone was directed by Tim Roth.
Who stars in The War Zone?
The principal cast of The War Zone includes Freddie Cunliffe, Lara Belmont, Ray Winstone, Tilda Swinton, Kate Ashfield.
When was The War Zone released and how long is it?
The War Zone was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The War Zone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The War Zone was composed by Simon Boswell.
Is The War Zone based on a book or true story?
The War Zone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexander Stuart".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The War Zone?
The War Zone holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).