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To End All Wars (2001)
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A true story about four Allied POW's who endure harsh treatment from their Japanese captors during World War II while being forced to build a railroad through the Burmese jungle... See full summary » Director:David L. Cunningham |
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| Ciarán McMenamin | ... | ||
| Robert Carlyle | ... |
Maj. Ian Campbell
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Dusty Miller
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| Yugo Saso | ... |
Takashi Nagase
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Sgt. Ito
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Lt. Col. Stuart McLean
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Masayuki Yui | ... |
Capt. Noguchi
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John Gregg | ... |
Camp Doctor Coates
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Shû Nakajima | ... |
Nagatomo
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| Greg Ellis | ... |
Sgt. Roger Primrose
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| Pip Torrens | ... |
Lt. Foxworth
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James McCarthy | ... |
Norman
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Wallace Hamilton
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Winton Nicholson | ... |
Duncan
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A true story about four Allied POW's who endure harsh treatment from their Japanese captors during World War II while being forced to build a railroad through the Burmese jungle. Ultimately they find true freedom by forgiving their enemies. Based on the true story of Ernest Gordon. Written by Anonymous
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In a jungle war of survival, they learned sacrifice. In a prison of brutal confinement, they found true freedom.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for war-related violence (director's cut) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USAAlso Known As:
A Última das Guerras See more »Box Office
Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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| USA: | Germany: (TV version) | UK: (TV version)Sound Mix:
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1.85 : 1
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Lt. Jim Reardon: Bushido?
Dr. Coates: Yeah. Their kind of chivalry. Respect and obligation. If you don't respect them, they feel obligated to beat you. Nothing personal.
Ernest Gordon: Well, it sure as bloody hell feels personal.
Dr. Coates: Yeah, well, it works both ways. They do the same to their own.
Lt. Jim Reardon: Now there's a comfort.
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The film's dedication during the closing credits is to Captain Ernest 'Ernie' Gordon who is played by Ciarán McMenamin in the film. The dedication states that the film is made In Memory of Ernest Gordon, 31 May 1916 - 16 January 2002. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: During the funeral scene for the Colonel, a piper begins to play a rendition of "Amazing Grace". While this hymn was published in 1779, it was not performed on bagpipes until 1972 by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. See more »Quotes
Dr. Coates: [to a freshly-beaten Gordon] Ah. Looks like you didn't bow. Always bow before a guard, Korean or Jap. And *never* look 'em in the eyes when they pass you: that's pure defiance. Always look away. Rules of Bushido.Lt. Jim Reardon: Bushido?
Dr. Coates: Yeah. Their kind of chivalry. Respect and obligation. If you don't respect them, they feel obligated to beat you. Nothing personal.
Ernest Gordon: Well, it sure as bloody hell feels personal.
Dr. Coates: Yeah, well, it works both ways. They do the same to their own.
Lt. Jim Reardon: Now there's a comfort.
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