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    To End All Wars

    • 20012001
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    • 1h 57min
    IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    10K
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    A true story about four Allied POWs who endure harsh treatment from their Japanese captors during World War II while being forced to build a railroad through the Burmese jungle. Ultima... Read allA true story about four Allied POWs 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... Read allA true story about four Allied POWs 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.

    IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • David L. Cunningham
    • Writers
      • Ernest Gordon(book)
      • Brian Godawa(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Robert Carlyle
      • Kiefer Sutherland
      • Ciarán McMenamin
    Top credits
    • Director
      • David L. Cunningham
    • Writers
      • Ernest Gordon(book)
      • Brian Godawa(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Robert Carlyle
      • Kiefer Sutherland
      • Ciarán McMenamin
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    • 177User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Kiefer Sutherland, Robert Carlyle, and Ciarán McMenamin in To End All Wars (2001)
    Kiefer Sutherland, Robert Carlyle, and Ciarán McMenamin in To End All Wars (2001)
    Kiefer Sutherland and Robert Carlyle in To End All Wars (2001)
    Kiefer Sutherland, Robert Carlyle, and Ciarán McMenamin in To End All Wars (2001)
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    Robert Carlyle in To End All Wars (2001)
    Kiefer Sutherland, Robert Carlyle, and Ciarán McMenamin in To End All Wars (2001)
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    Kiefer Sutherland and Ciarán McMenamin in To End All Wars (2001)

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    Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle
    • Maj. Ian Campbellas Maj. Ian Campbell
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • Lt. Jim 'Yankee' Reardonas Lt. Jim 'Yankee' Reardon
    Ciarán McMenamin
    Ciarán McMenamin
    • Capt. Ernest 'Ernie' Gordonas Capt. Ernest 'Ernie' Gordon
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Dusty Milleras Dusty Miller
    Yûgo Sasô
    Yûgo Sasô
    • Takashi Nagaseas Takashi Nagase
    Sakae Kimura
    Sakae Kimura
    • Sgt. Itoas Sgt. Ito
    James Cosmo
    James Cosmo
    • Lt. Col. Stuart McLeanas Lt. Col. Stuart McLean
    Masayuki Yui
    Masayuki Yui
    • Capt. Noguchias Capt. Noguchi
    John Gregg
    John Gregg
    • Camp Doctor Coatesas Camp Doctor Coates
    Shû Nakajima
    • Nagatomoas Nagatomo
    • (as Shu Nakajima)
    Greg Ellis
    Greg Ellis
    • Sgt. Roger Primroseas Sgt. Roger Primrose
    Pip Torrens
    Pip Torrens
    • Lt. Foxworthas Lt. Foxworth
    James McCarthy
    • Normanas Norman
    Brendan Cowell
    Brendan Cowell
    • Wallace Hamiltonas Wallace Hamilton
    Winton Nicholson
    • Duncanas Duncan
    Tracy Anderson
    • Crazy Manas Crazy Man
    Duff Armour
    • Janas Jan
    Robert Jobe
    • Larsas Lars
    • Director
      • David L. Cunningham
    • Writers
      • Ernest Gordon(book)
      • Brian Godawa(screenplay)
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    A true story about four Allied POWs 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. —Anonymous
    japanese prison campjungleescapetarsau burmarailway of death210 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • In war, you have to survive
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for war violence and brutality, and for some language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The autobiography of which the film is based on was originally published under the name 'Through the Valley of the Kwai' (and later as 'Miracle on the River Kwai') and then when this film was made, the same as this film's title ('To End All Wars'). This book also acted as a basis for David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957).
    • Goofs
      The real commander of the 2nd battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Lieutenant Colonel Ian Stewart, was not killed in a POW camp. He, and some others, managed to escape to India.
    • Quotes

      Ernest Gordon: Lt. Jim Reardon, Merchant Marine, one of the few Americans in the area, attached himself to the Argyles during the Allied surrender. We called him "Yanker," because he was an American - and a bit of a wanker.

    • Soundtracks
      Mo Mhiann (Healing Heart)
      Written & Performed by Maire Brennan

    User reviews177

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    A Profound film
    "To End all Wars": Starring Robert Carlyle ("Go Now"), Keifer Sutherland, and MANY talented men. As the film began, it felt like a cousin to "Bridge on the River Kwai", but the plot slowly morphed to an even MORE complex set of ethical issues, with divisions not seen in that great 1950's film. I see this new one as more related to the movie "Andersonville" - our own true American tragedy of a P.O.W. camp during the Civil War - and what THAT experience demanded of those interned. "To End all Wars" is certainly an anti-war film, and a true story, but looks at many individuals for the complexity of dealing with the horror...and offers bits of consolation...where it can be found. Its elegant ending reminded me of "Schindler's List". "To End all Wars" deserves to be considered a PROFOUND film.
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    • May 7, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 2, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Más allá del deber
    • Filming locations
      • River Kwai, Thailand
    • Production companies
      • Argyll Film Partners
      • Gummshoe Productions
      • Integrity Partners
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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 57min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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