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Quick Info

Rating

6.8/10

Release1999

Runtime1h 38m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Portobello Pictures

Fandango

Mikado Film

Film4 Productions

Movie

The War Zone

1999

1h 38m

6.8

Drama

Synopsis

An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.

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