A Private War
“The most powerful weapon is the truth.”
Synopsis
One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-28
Top Cast
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Rosamund Pike
Marie Colvin
Jamie Dornan
Paul Conroy
Tom Hollander
Sean Ryan
Stanley Tucci
Tony Shaw
Corey Johnson
Norm Coburn
Greg Wise
Professor David Irens
Faye Marsay
Kate Richardson
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Rita Williams
Alexandra Moen
Zoe
Raad Rawi
Gaddafi
Hilton McRae
Adam Watkins
Jérémie Laheurte
Remi Ochlik
Fady Elsayed
Mourad
Antonythasan Jesuthasan
Tamilselvan
Pano Masti
Ignacio
Pamela Betsy Cooper
Nurse
Michael Haydon
Newspaper Editor
Imogen King
Lily Shaw
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 12, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Heineman
- Screenplay & Story
- Arash Amel
- Original Score
- H. Scott Salinas
- Original Title
- A Private War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.9M
- Production Studios
- Kamala Films, Thunder Road, Denver & Delilah Productions, Savvy Media Holdings, Our Time Projects
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Heineman
Arash Amel
H. Scott Salinas
Robert Richardson
Nick Fenton
Nicole Alexandra Shipley, Lee Broda, David Dinerstein, Jonathan Fuhrman, Matthew George
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Heineman
Director
Arash Amel
Screenplay
Matthew George
Producer
Matthew Heineman
Producer
Basil Iwanyk
Producer
Marissa McMahon
Producer
Charlize Theron
Producer
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
H. Scott Salinas
Original Music Composer
Nick Fenton
Editor
Sophie Becher
Production Design
Michael O'Connor
Costume Design
Sebastian Barker
Visual Effects Supervisor
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Private War
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What is A Private War about?
One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.
Who directed A Private War?
A Private War was directed by Matthew Heineman.
Who stars in A Private War?
The principal cast of A Private War includes Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander, Stanley Tucci, Corey Johnson.
When was A Private War released and how long is it?
A Private War was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did A Private War make at the box office?
A Private War grossed $3.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Private War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Private War was composed by H. Scott Salinas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Private War?
A Private War holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).