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To End All Wars (2001)

6.420011h 48mEN
DramaWarAction

Directed by David L. Cunningham

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

1h 48m

Language

EN

Release

September 2, 2001

Director

David L. Cunningham

Official Trailer

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Overview

Based on a real-life story, this drama focuses on a small group of Allied soldiers in Burma who are held captive by the Japanese. Capt. Ernest Gordon, Lt. Jim Reardon and Maj. Ian Campbell are among the military officers kept imprisoned and routinely beaten and deprived of food. While Campbell wants...

Cast

Ciarán McMenamin

Ciarán McMenamin

Capt. Ernest Gordon

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Major Ian Campbell

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Lt. Jim 'Yanker' Reardon

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Dusty Miller

Yugo Saso

Yugo Saso

Takashi Nagase

Sakae Kimura

Sakae Kimura

Sgt. Ito

James Cosmo

James Cosmo

Col. Stuart McLean

Masayuki Yui

Masayuki Yui

Captain Noguchi

John Gregg

John Gregg

Camp Doctor Coates

Shû Nakajima

Shû Nakajima

Nagatomo

Pip Torrens

Pip Torrens

Lt. Foxworth

James McCarthy

James McCarthy

Norman

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into To End All Wars (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Based on a real-life story, this drama focuses on a small group of Allied soldiers in Burma who are held captive by the Japanese. Capt. Ernest Gordon, Lt. Jim Reardon and Maj. Ian Campbell are among the military officers kept imprisoned and routinely beaten and deprived of food. While Campbell wants to rebel and attempt an escape, Gordon tries to take a more stoic approach, an attitude that proves to be surprisingly resonant.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of To End All Wars. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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