War Stories
Synopsis
A feature-length pilot film for a proposed NBC series, War Stories is set in a battle-torn Middle Eastern country that is obviously Uzbekistan (but not identified as such). Cynical, hard-as-nails American war correspondent Ben Dansmore (Jeff Goldblum) balks at being assigned a new photographer/partner so soon after the newcomer's predecessor (who happened to be Ben's best friend) was literally blown to bits while covering a hot story. "There's no such thing as truth; that's why they call them stories." That is Ben's philosophy, one that he hopes to impart to idealistic young Nora Stone (Lake Bell). But Nora, whose sister died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, refuses to be as cold and dispassionate as Ben. It takes a series of near-death experiences dodging bullets and fanatical rebels for Ben and Nora to find the common ground so necessary to their future teamwork.
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Jeff Goldblum
Ben Dansmore
Lake Bell
Nora Stone
Louise Lombard
Gayle Phelan
Jeffrey Nordling
Ian Rhys
Noam Jenkins
Rainy Tamarov
Jack Dimich
Uzbeky Commander
Yousuf Azami
Guard
Ed Begley Jr.
Ed O'Brian
Keith Birkfeld
Taliban Recruit
Jason Brooks
Mike Skrumbis
Michael Reilly Burke
Coulter
Christina Chang
Camera Woman
Anand Chulani
IMU rapper
Alanna Dergan
Young girl
Homie Doroodian
Guerilla fighter
Ron Griffith
Taliban Guard
Nicholas Guilak
IMU Soldier
Mark Harelik
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Singer
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Noah
- Original Title
- War Stories
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Singer
Peter Noah
Adam Kane
Philip Sgriccia
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Noah
Writer
Adam Kane
Director of Photography
Philip Sgriccia
Editor
Robert Singer
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About War Stories
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What is War Stories about?
A feature-length pilot film for a proposed NBC series, War Stories is set in a battle-torn Middle Eastern country that is obviously Uzbekistan (but not identified as such). Cynical, hard-as-nails American war correspondent Ben Dansmore (Jeff Goldblum) balks at being assigned a new photographer/partner so soon after the newcomer's predecessor (who happened to be Ben's best friend) was literally blown to bits while covering a hot story. "There's no such thing as truth; that's why they call them stories." That is Ben's philosophy, one that he hopes to impart to idealistic young Nora Stone (Lake Bell). But Nora, whose sister died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, refuses to be as cold and dispassionate as Ben. It takes a series of near-death experiences dodging bullets and fanatical rebels for Ben and Nora to find the common ground so necessary to their future teamwork.
Who directed War Stories?
War Stories was directed by Robert Singer.
Who stars in War Stories?
The principal cast of War Stories includes Jeff Goldblum, Lake Bell, Louise Lombard, Jeffrey Nordling, Noam Jenkins.
When was War Stories released and how long is it?
War Stories was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.