War Requiem

War Requiem (1989)

06/01/1989 (GB)
War, Drama
1h 30m

Overview

During World War I, British soldier Owen is mortified by the examples of cruelty that surround him in the trenches. He combats these terrifying images by maintaining hope in his love for an army nurse. But he also begins to accept his fate as another battlefield sacrifice.

  • Derek JarmanDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • world war i
  • gay theme

Top Billed Cast

Nathaniel Parker

Nathaniel Parker

Wilfred Owen

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

The Nurse

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

The Old Soldier

Patricia Hayes

Patricia Hayes

Mother

Rohan McCullough

Enemy Mother

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

Abraham

Owen Teale

Owen Teale

The Unknown Soldier

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

The German Soldier

Alex Jennings

Alex Jennings

Blinded Soldier

Claire Davenport

Ward Sister/Britannia

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