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Letters from War (2016): Cast & Box Office

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Letters from War is a 2016 war drama directed by Ivo M. Ferreira, starring Miguel Nunes as António, João Pedro Vaz and Ricardo Pereira. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $177,388 worldwide.

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Letters from War (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Ivo M. Ferreira
Genres
War , Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Letters from War About?

The premise of Letters from War without spoilers.

In 1971, the life of António Lobo Antunes is dramatically altered when he’s drafted into the Portuguese Army as a doctor, serving in a dangerous region of Angola during the Colonial War. Isolated from his loved ones, he writes letters to his wife, documenting his experiences amidst escalating violence. Throughout his postings, he develops a deep connection to Africa and undergoes a significant political awakening. Witnessing the struggles of a generation longing for home, he finds solace and survival through his correspondence.

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Cast & crew

Letters from War Cast & Characters

Miguel Nunes leads the cast as António, with João Pedro Vaz as Capitão and Ricardo Pereira as Major. Directed by Ivo M. Ferreira; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ivo M. Ferreira

More films directed by Ivo M. Ferreira: Empire Hotel and Equinox.

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Box office

Letters from War Box Office

Letters from War grossed $177,388 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$177.4K

International
$177.4K
Videos

Letters from War Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Letters from War.

LETTERS FROM WAR by Ivo M. Ferreira (official international Trailer)
Details

Letters from War Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Lettres de la guerre” and “Cartas de la guerra”.

Also known as
  • Lettres de la guerre
  • Cartas de la guerra
  • Писма от войната
  • Briefe aus dem Krieg
  • 전장에서 온 편지
  • 战场来信
  • Военные письма

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Letters from War FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Letters from War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Letters from War?

Letters from War runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Letters from War released?

Letters from War was released on February 14, 2016.

Who directed Letters from War?

Letters from War was directed by Ivo M. Ferreira.

More films by Ivo M. Ferreira

Who is in the cast of Letters from War?

Letters from War stars Miguel Nunes as António, João Pedro Vaz as Capitão and Ricardo Pereira as Major, among 20 credited actors.

How much did Letters from War make at the box office?

Letters from War grossed $177,388 worldwide.

Does Letters from War have a post-credit scene?

No. Letters from War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Letters from War in?

The original language of Letters from War is Portuguese.

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