

World on Fire
2019-09-29 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.5
The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.
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Production details
- Creators
- Peter Bowker
- Production companies
- Mammoth Screen
- Countries
- Czech Republic, France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Status
- Canceled
Top Cast
Jonah Hauer-KingHarry Chase
Julia BrownLois Bennett
Helen HuntNancy Campbell
Zofia WichłaczKasia Tomaszeski
Lesley ManvilleRobina Chase
Brian J. SmithWebster O'Connor
Parker SawyersAlbert Fallou
Tomasz KotStefan Tomaszeski
Gregg SulkinDavid
Ahad Raza MirRajib
Eryk BiedunkiewiczJan TomaszeskiTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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