The Wars (1982): Cast
The Wars is a 1982 film directed by Robin Phillips, starring Brent Carver as Robert Ross, Kirsten Bishop and Ann-Marie MacDonald. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Robin Phillips
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Nielsen-Ferns
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wars About?
The premise of The Wars without spoilers.
Robert Ross, a secretive teen from a comfortable Toronto suburb, confides only in his mentally disabled sister Rowena. He feels pity for his weak father and avoids confronting his domineering mother, whose bitterness stems from Rowena’s condition. After her death he rebels, joins the Canadian army in 1914, trains in Alberta and Montreal, and serves in England and France, using the war to battle his inner conflicts.
The Wars Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- group shower
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- male rear nudity
- shower scene
- canadian
- world war two
- voice over narration
- toronto ontario canada
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- symbolism
- soldier
- sex
- rite of passage
- rebelliousness
- rabbit
- pre world war one
- pet rabbit
- mother son relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- military officer
- matriarch
- invalid
- horse
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- family relationships
- ensemble cast
- disobey direct order
- directorial debut
- defiance
- death
- death of sister
- death of daughter
- canadian soldier
- brother sister relationship
- british army
- battle
- battlefield
- anti authority
- affair
- accident
- accidental death
- based on novel
- independent film
The Wars Cast & Characters
Brent Carver leads the cast as Robert Ross, with Kirsten Bishop as Peggy Ross and Ann-Marie MacDonald as Rowena Ross. Directed by Robin Phillips; 44 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robin Phillips
- Brent Carver as Robert Ross
- Kirsten Bishop as Peggy Ross
- Ann-Marie MacDonald as Rowena Ross
- Martha Henry as Mrs. Ross
Also Starring in The Wars
· 40 more- Clare Coulter Eena
- Shirley Douglas Mrs. Lawson
- James Kidnie Martial
- Jackie Burroughs Miss Davenport
- Timothy Webber Corporal Bates
- Margaret Tyzack Lady Emmeline
- Alan Scarfe Captain Leather
- David Robb Major Terry
- David Dunbar Mr. Brown
- Rupert Frazer Clive
- Richard Blackburn
- Richard McMillan Harris
- Hardee T. Lineham Bonnycastle
- Jean Leclerc Captain Taffler
- Rodger Barton Charles
- Maurice Good Sergeant Joyce
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- Domini Blythe Lady Barbara d'Orsey
- Paul Hubbard Captain Ord
- Michael Caruana Soldier
- Stephen Russell Cigarette
- Paul Batten Poole
- William Hutt Mr. Ross
- Craig Gardner German Soldier
- Irene Sutcliffe Nurse
- Susan Wright Ella
- Richard Curnock Minister
- Barbara Budd Nurse Turner
- Tom Bishop Sr. Rider
- Richard Austin Michael
- Graeme Gibson Devlin
- Jeff Hyslop Clifford Purchas
- Leo Leyden
- Rod Beattie Levitt
- Simon Treves Patient
- Annette Vyge Madam
- Fred Booker
- Dwayne Brenna
- Shirley Cassedy
- Bobby Hannah
- Eleanor Kane
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The Wars FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wars, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wars?
The Wars runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Wars released?
The Wars was released on September 1, 1982.
Who directed The Wars?
The Wars was directed by Robin Phillips.
More films by Robin Phillips Who is in the cast of The Wars?
The Wars stars Brent Carver as Robert Ross, Kirsten Bishop as Peggy Ross and Ann-Marie MacDonald as Rowena Ross, among 44 credited actors.
Does The Wars have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wars has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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