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The War Bride (2001): Cast

The War Bride (2001) movie poster

The War Bride is a 2001 romantic drama directed by Lyndon Chubbuck, starring Molly Parker as Sylvia, Brenda Fricker and Anna Friel. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The War Bride (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Lyndon Chubbuck
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The War Bride About?

The premise of The War Bride without spoilers.

During World War II, a Cockney woman marries a Canadian soldier and adjusts to life in Alberta.

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Cast & crew

The War Bride Cast & Characters

Molly Parker leads the cast as Sylvia, with Brenda Fricker as Betty and Anna Friel as Lily. Directed by Lyndon Chubbuck; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Lyndon Chubbuck

More films directed by Lyndon Chubbuck: The Right Temptation, Kiss Toledo Goodbye, Naked Souls and A Rose for Emily.

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The War Bride Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “A háborús özvegy” and “Любовь и война”.

Also known as
  • A háborús özvegy
  • Любовь и война

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FAQ

The War Bride FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The War Bride, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The War Bride?

The War Bride runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The War Bride released?

The War Bride was released on March 21, 2001.

Who directed The War Bride?

The War Bride was directed by Lyndon Chubbuck.

More films by Lyndon Chubbuck

Who is in the cast of The War Bride?

The War Bride stars Molly Parker as Sylvia, Brenda Fricker as Betty and Anna Friel as Lily, among 15 credited actors.

Does The War Bride have a post-credit scene?

No. The War Bride has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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