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The War Zone( 1999)

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When the worst of men hides in a family with no history.

Overview

An alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Freddie Cunliffe

      Tom

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      Lara Belmont

      Jessie

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      Ray Winstone

      Dad

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      Tilda Swinton

      Mum

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      Kate Ashfield

      Lucy

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      Aisling O'Sullivan

      Carol

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      Megan Thorp

      Baby Alice

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      Colin Farrell

      Nick

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      Kim Wall

      Barman

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      Annabelle Apsion

      Nurse

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Sun Feb 28 2016
    Darkness in Devon. Tim Roth dons the directing hat for the first time and brings to the screen a shattering tale of incest and child abuse. Alexander Stuart adapts from his own novel and it stars Ray Winstone, Lara Belmont, Freddie Cunliffe and Tilda Swinton. Story is about a family who have moved from London to the Devonshire coast. The son, Tom, is unhappy and feels alienated in the new surroundings, but when he discovers a dark family secret, things become much much worse. It's an uncomfortable viewing experience at times, making it a film you don't readily recommend, but Roth's approa...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • family secrets
    • incest
    • devon