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The Wars (1983)

Movie ★ 5.0 118 min

Drama War

Robert Ross (Brent Carver) lives a protected adolescence in a well-off Toronto suburb. Secretive and withdrawn, he shares his thoughts only with his sister Rowena (Anne-Marie MacDonald) who is mentally disabled. He feels compassion for his weak and conventional father. He avoids any confrontation with his mother (Martha Henry), a dominating woman whose despondency at having given birth to a handicapped child has turned to bitterness. Rowena occupies a central position in Robert's existence of daydreams and make-believe. When she dies, Robert clashes openly with his family, and decides to take himself in hand. It's 1914. He enrolls in the Canadian army, and, after training in Alberta and Montreal, he finds himself in England and France. The war becomes another way for him to resolve his conflicts, his dramas, his passions--his wars.

Timothy Findley Writer Robin Phillips Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 20, 1983
Runtime
118 min
IMDb
tt0084889
Country
,
Language
Studio
Nielsen-Ferns, Polyphon

Cast

Brent Carver Brent Carver Robert Ross Kirsten Bishop Kirsten Bishop Peggy Ross Jackie Burroughs Jackie Burroughs Miss Davenport Shirley Douglas Shirley Douglas Mrs. Lawson William Hutt William Hutt Mr. Ross Domini Blythe Domini Blythe Lady Barbara d'Orsey Margaret Tyzack Margaret Tyzack Lady Emmeline Jean LeClerc Jean LeClerc Captain Taffler Ann-Marie MacDonald Ann-Marie MacDonald Rowena Ross Alan Scarfe Alan Scarfe Captain Leather Susan Wright Ella David Robb David Robb Major Terry Barbara Budd Nurse Turner Richard Austin Michael Rodger Barton Charles Richard Curnock Richard Curnock Minister Paul Batten Paul Batten Poole Rod Beattie Rod Beattie Levitt

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wars about?
Robert Ross (Brent Carver) lives a protected adolescence in a well-off Toronto suburb. Secretive and withdrawn, he shares his thoughts only with his sister Rowena (Anne-Marie MacDonald) who is mentally disabled. He feels compassion for his weak and conventional father. He avoids any confrontation with his mother (Martha Henry), a dominating woman whose despondency at having given birth to a handicapped child has turned to bitterness. Rowena occupies a central position in Robert's existence of daydreams and make-believe. When she dies, Robert clashes openly with his family, and decides to take himself in hand. It's 1914. He enrolls in the Canadian army, and, after training in Alberta and Montreal, he finds himself in England and France. The war becomes another way for him to resolve his conflicts, his dramas, his passions--his wars.
Who directed The Wars?
The Wars was directed by Robin Phillips.
Who stars in The Wars?
The Wars stars Brent Carver, Kirsten Bishop, Jackie Burroughs, Shirley Douglas.
When was The Wars released?
The Wars is a 1983 drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Wars?
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