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A Private War

2018-11-16 · 106 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · War

One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.

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Directors
Matthew Heineman
Production companies
Kamala Films, Thunder Road, Denver & Delilah Productions, Savvy Media Holdings, Our Time Projects
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,944,165

Top Cast

Rosamund PikeRosamund PikeMarie Colvin
Jamie DornanJamie DornanPaul Conroy
Tom HollanderTom HollanderSean Ryan
Stanley TucciStanley TucciTony Shaw
Corey JohnsonCorey JohnsonNorm Coburn
Greg WiseGreg WiseProfessor David Irens
Faye MarsayFaye MarsayKate Richardson
Nikki Amuka-BirdNikki Amuka-BirdRita Williams
Alexandra MoenAlexandra MoenZoe
Raad RawiRaad RawiGaddafi
Hilton McRaeHilton McRaeAdam Watkins
Jérémie LaheurteJérémie LaheurteRemi Ochlik
Fady ElsayedFady ElsayedMourad
Antonythasan JesuthasanAntonythasan JesuthasanTamilselvan
Pano MastiPano MastiIgnacio
Pamela Betsy CooperNurse
Michael HaydonMichael HaydonNewspaper Editor
Imogen KingImogen KingLily Shaw
Ian MorineGaddafi's aid
Faraz M. KhanFaraz M. KhanGaddafi Soldier

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