Hunt for Justice (TV 2005)

The heroic struggle of Canadian Louise Arbour, Chief War Crimes Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, as she battles world politics and fierce ... See full summary »

Director:

Charles Binamé

Writers:

Ian Adams (story), Riley Adams (story),

Stars:

Wendy Crewson, John Corbett, Stipe Erceg

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Wendy Crewson	...	Louise Arbour
John Corbett	...	Capt. John Tanner
Stipe Erceg	...	Pasko Odzak
Heino Ferch	...	Keller
William Hurt	...	General Mortimer
Leslie Hope	...	Camille Gilbert
Claudia Ferri	...	Tina
Jacques Godin	...	General Léveillé
Neville Edwards	...	Odon
Gabrielle Boni	...	Melanie
Lynne Deragon	...	Rose
Jasson Finney	...	Jim Vis
Faruk Sofic	...	Slavko Dokmanovic
Kresimir Bosiljevac	...	Dr. Milan Kovacevic
William Hoyland	...	Judge Manet

Storyline

The heroic struggle of Canadian Louise Arbour, Chief War Crimes Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, as she battles world politics and fierce opposition to indict Slobodan Milosevic for crimes against humanity.

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Taglines:

The world is watching.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and disturbing images

Details

Country:

Canada Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

2005 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Combat pour la justice

Filming Locations:

's-Gravenhage, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 7,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Galafilm Productions, Tatfilm

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

shot for story and a larger screen

this was a thoughtful and well-shot and directed TV movie that took on a huge subject with precision and intelligence, and gives it a film treatment that would look great on a bigger screen -- the palette is a little muted for TV. if you're looking for a war action film or "bosnia lite", this isn't for you -- it's about an ordinary woman who took on an extraordinary challenge for humanity. if you want to learn more about the conflict and how the work of one woman influenced the world in a massive way, watch this film when it comes your way. i don't see that a lot of other TV films have dealt with the issue of genocide and ethnic hatred at this level. the story avoids obvious demonization of "the bad guys", and instead shows the denial and everyday hatred that resulted in deaths of thousands. i was moved at several points, and not in some manipulative Hollywood way with driving music and flashy mise-en-scene, but allowed to discover the horror and implications along with the characters. this is a film brave enough to let the content speak for itself, and keep the visuals understated to support it with dignity.

the actors do a helluva job at bringing the intense dramatic scenes to life. the scenes where victims give their testimony before the war tribunal are powerful, and Wendy Crewson, Stipe Erceg and Heino Ferch are excellent. William Hurt's British accent is awful -- no one else has given him a chance to play a Brit, and when he finally has it, he blows it! -- and although John Corbett's body was born to play a soldier/commando, he's a little too gee-whiz nice, although he does a good job.