The Wars
Originally released in 1983. The Wars is a feature film. directed by Robin Phillips.
Starring Brent Carver, Kirsten Bishop, and Jackie Burroughs
Synopsis
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 Secretive and withdrawn, he shares his thoughts only with his sister Rowena (Anne-Marie MacDonald) who is mentally disabled.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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Brent Carver
as Robert Ross
Kirsten Bishop
as Peggy Ross
Jackie Burroughs
as Miss Davenport
Shirley Douglas
as Mrs. Lawson
William Hutt
as Mr. Ross
Domini Blythe
as Lady Barbara d'Orsey
Margaret Tyzack
as Lady Emmeline
Jean LeClerc
as Captain Taffler
Ann-Marie MacDonald
as Rowena Ross
Alan Scarfe
as Captain Leather
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nielsen-Ferns
- Polyphon Film- und Fernsehgesellschaft mbH
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 Secretive and withdrawn, he shares his thoughts only with his sister Rowena (Anne-Marie MacDonald) who is men...
Who directed The Wars?
The Wars was directed by Robin Phillips.
How long is The Wars?
The Wars has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Wars released?
The Wars was released on November 20, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wars?
The main cast of The Wars includes Brent Carver, Kirsten Bishop, Jackie Burroughs, Shirley Douglas, William Hutt.