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To End All Wars (2001) 7.0
A true story about four Allied POW's who endure harsh treatment from their Japanese captors during World War II while being forced to build a railroad through the Burmese jungle. Ultimately... See full summary » Director:David L. Cunningham |
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Nagatomo
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Norman
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Wallace Hamilton
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A true story about four Allied POW's who endure harsh treatment from their Japanese captors during World War II while being forced to build a railroad through the Burmese jungle. Ultimately they find true freedom by forgiving their enemies. Based on the true story of Ernest Gordon. Written by Anonymous
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In a jungle war of survival, they learned sacrifice. In a prison of brutal confinement, they found true freedom.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for war violence and brutality, and for some language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
2 September 2001 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Última das Guerras See more »Box Office
Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Dolby DigitalAspect Ratio:
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The opening prologue states: "The following account is based on actual events during World War II, when 61,000 Allied POWs were forced to build the Thailand-Burma Railway." See more »Goofs
When Yank tries to persuade Ernie they should escape the camp, he tells him he is not kamikaze (suicidal). That moment in the movie is set in the beginning of 1942, but the first kamikaze (suicidal pilots) actually appear in 1944. See more »Quotes
Dr. Coates: [examining newly arrived POWs] Relish your health now, gentlemen: it's the last you'll see of it.See more »
To End All Wars is a remarkably bold--almost brazen--film that deserves a wider distribution. As far as war movies go, it is much better than Thin Red Line, which tries to be thoughtful but only achieves a meaningless ambivalence. To End All Wars conveys its message in a clear yet profound way.
As a Christian film, it shines as the boldest offering I have ever seen. Whereas popular depictions of religion (Seventh Heaven, anyone?) might mention an unspecified god every now and then, this film uses unmistakable metaphors and symbolism that blur the line between analogy and reality. It is one thing to put a cross in a shot. It is another thing completely to depict someone making sacrifices for his friends.
Ultimately, To End All Wars makes no compromises, neither to those who think its rating does not match its message nor not to those who think it is too preachy. Some things need to be preached.