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Welcome to Sarajevo (1997)

R 103 min  -  Drama | War  -   26 November 1997 (USA)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stephen Dillane ...
Woody Harrelson ...
Marisa Tomei ...
Emira Nusevic Emira Nusevic ...
Kerry Fox ...
Goran Visnjic ...
James Nesbitt ...
Emily Lloyd ...
Igor Dzambazov Igor Dzambazov ...
Jacket
Gordana Gadzic Gordana Gadzic ...
Mrs. Savic
Juliet Aubrey ...
Helen Henderson
Drazen Sivak Drazen Sivak ...
Zeljko
Vesna Orel Vesna Orel ...
Munira
Davor Janjic Davor Janjic ...
Dragan
Vladimir Jokanovic Vladimir Jokanovic ...
Emira's Uncle
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Storyline

Journalist Floyd from US, Michael Henderson from UK and their teams meet the beginning of Bosnian war in Sarajevo. During their reports they find an orphanage run by devoted Mrs. Savic near the front line. Henderson gets so involved in kids' problems that he decides to take on the children, Emira, illegally back to England. He is assisted by American aid worker Nina. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Orphanage | England | Journalist | Sarajevo | Bosnian War  | See more »

Taglines:

To get the story, they'll risk everything. See more »

Genres:

Drama | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brutal images/war atrocities and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English | Serbian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Aleja Snajperów See more »

Filming Locations:

Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$89,274 (USA) (30 November 1997) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$339,648 (USA) (25 January 1998)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Stephen Dillane met with the real-life journalist he plays in the film - Michael Henderson - but chose not to establish too much of a relationship with him as he wanted to create his own particular portrait of the man. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the bus is stopped by the Chetniks, the gun of the leader alternates between being a type of Kalashnikov and a French FAMAS. See more »

Quotes

Michael Henderson: The Beatles aren't English. They're from Liverpool.
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Connections

Referenced in The 100 Greatest War Films (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Shine On"
Written by Guy Chadwick
Performed by House of Love See more »