The War Boy
Synopsis
The 12-year-old son of a freedom fighter grows up fast in World War II Yugoslavia.
Top Cast
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Helen Shaver
Maria
Kenneth Welsh
Stephan Berecky
Jason Hopley
Jan
Ingrid Veninger
Helena
Mario Mirković
Anton
Vjenceslav Kapural
Moscovitz
Michelle Paniagua
Ibolya
Damir Mejovšek
Russian soldier / Soldier
Derrick Hart
Grandpa
Slobodan Dimitrijević
SS captain
Zlatko Pokupec
Circus leader
Dani Segina
Matthew
Mustafa Nadarević
Mill manager
Semka Sokolović-Bertok
Kati
Vida Jerman
Anton's mom
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Eastman
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius Kohanyi, Jim Osborne
- Original Title
- The War Boy
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Téléfilm Canada, Jadran Film, Marshall Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Eastman
Julius Kohanyi, Jim Osborne
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Eastman
Director
Julius Kohanyi
Writer
Jim Osborne
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War Boy
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What is The War Boy about?
The 12-year-old son of a freedom fighter grows up fast in World War II Yugoslavia.
Who directed The War Boy?
The War Boy was directed by Allan Eastman.
Who stars in The War Boy?
The principal cast of The War Boy includes Helen Shaver, Kenneth Welsh, Jason Hopley, Ingrid Veninger, Mario Mirković.
When was The War Boy released and how long is it?
The War Boy was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.