Resistance
Synopsis
The epic tale of an American reconnaissance pilot downed in occupied Belgium at the height of World War II. Hidden by resistance fighters, the pilot falls in love with the wife of the man who will save him. When their affair is exposed, an act of betrayal threatens their lives and the entire resistance movement, forcing the pilot to make a powerful choice that could change the course of the war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Todd Komarnicki
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita Shreve, Todd Komarnicki
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- Resistance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Todd Komarnicki
Anita Shreve, Todd Komarnicki
Angelo Badalamenti
Marc Felperlaan
Bert Rijkelijkhuizen
Laurens Geels, Paige Simpson
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Komarnicki
Director
Anita Shreve
Writer
Todd Komarnicki
Writer
Bert Rijkelijkhuizen
Editor
Laurens Geels
Producer
Paige Simpson
Producer
Marc Felperlaan
Director of Photography
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Hans van Helden
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resistance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Resistance about?
The epic tale of an American reconnaissance pilot downed in occupied Belgium at the height of World War II. Hidden by resistance fighters, the pilot falls in love with the wife of the man who will save him. When their affair is exposed, an act of betrayal threatens their lives and the entire resistance movement, forcing the pilot to make a powerful choice that could change the course of the war.
Who directed Resistance?
Resistance was directed by Todd Komarnicki.
Who stars in Resistance?
The principal cast of Resistance includes Bill Paxton, Julia Ormond, Sandrine Bonnaire, Jean-Michel Vovk, Elie Lison.
When was Resistance released and how long is it?
Resistance was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Resistance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Resistance was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Resistance?
Resistance holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).