War (1983): Cast
War is a 1983 short comedy directed by Bob Spiers, starring Dawn French as Hermine, Daniel Peacock and Robbie Coltrane. It runs 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 27 min
- Director
- Bob Spiers
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Channel 4 Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is War About?
The premise of War without spoilers.
In an alternate 1985, England falls under invasion by Warsaw Pact forces. Middle‑class couple Hermine and Godfrey flee to a secluded rural cottage, hoping for safety. Their fragile peace shatters when they see a group of bumbling commandos turn on each other, and amid the chaos the couple is separated, forced to survive alone in an occupied England.
War Cast & Characters
Dawn French leads the cast as Hermine, with Daniel Peacock as Godfrey and Robbie Coltrane as Various Roles. Directed by Bob Spiers; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bob Spiers
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Dawn French as Hermine - Daniel Peacock as Godfrey
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Robbie Coltrane as Various Roles -
Jennifer Saunders as Various Roles
Also Starring in War
· 4 more- Rik Mayall Various Roles
- Adrian Edmondson Various Roles
- Peter Richardson Various Roles
- Nigel Planer Various Roles
More from Bob Spiers
More films directed by Bob Spiers, best-rated first: Spice World, That Darn Cat, The Best of French & Saunders and Chilly Dogs.
War Videos
The clip of War.
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War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is War?
War runs 27 minutes.
When was War released?
War was released on January 3, 1983.
Who directed War?
War was directed by Bob Spiers.
More films by Bob Spiers Who is in the cast of War?
War stars Dawn French as Hermine, Daniel Peacock as Godfrey and Robbie Coltrane as Various Roles, among 8 credited actors.
Does War have a post-credit scene?
No. War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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