To End All Wars

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1h 57min

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

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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.

Director
- David L. Cunningham
Writers
- Ernest Gordon(book)
- Brian Godawa(screenplay)
Stars

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Awards
- 3 wins & 4 nominations

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To End All Wars

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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)

To End All Wars (2001)

Robert Carlyle in To End All Wars (2001)

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

To End All Wars (2001)

To End All Wars (2001)

To End All Wars (2001)

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

Director
- David L. Cunningham
Writers
- Ernest Gordon(book)
- Brian Godawa(screenplay)
All cast & crew

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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

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Taglines
- In war, you have to survive
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for war violence and brutality, and for some language
Parents guide

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

Top review

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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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
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Budget
- $14,000,000 (estimated)

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

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