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Hart's War (2002)

Hart's War (2002)
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Based on the novel by John Katzenbach, author of Just Cause (1995), this prison camp drama combines elements of A Soldier's Story (1984) and the classic Stalag 17 (1953). Colin Farrell stars as Lt. Tommy Hart, a second-year Harvard Law School student who enlists to fight in World War II but ends up being taken prisoner by the Germans. When a murder at the Nazi-run Stalag Luft 13 leaves a black Tuskegee airman named Lt. Lincoln Scott (Terrence Dashon Howard) accused of the crime, high-ranking prisoner (and fourth-generation war hero) Col. William McNamara (Bruce Willis) persuades camp commandant Col. Werner Visser (Marcel Iures) to allow the prisoners to hold their own trial. Hart is recruited to defend his fellow officer, but as he reluctantly investigates, he discovers that not all of his fellow allied soldiers are fighting the same war and that his "client" may well have been framed. In the meantime, it becomes apparent that McNamara is using events to mask his true intent, a mission to destroy a nearby munitions plant that he still intends to carry out despite his incarceration. Hart's War (2002) co-stars Vicellous Shannon, Cole Hauser, Rory Cochrane, and Jonathan Brandis. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Starring:
Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell, (more)
Director(s):
Gregory Hoblit
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Based on the novel by John Katzenbach, author of Just Cause (1995), this prison camp drama combines elements of A Soldier's Story (1984) and the classic Stalag 17 (1953). Colin Farrell stars as Lt. Tommy Hart, a second-year Harvard Law School student who enlists to fight in World War II but ends up being taken prisoner by the Germans. When a murder at the Nazi-run Stalag Luft 13 leaves a black Tuskegee airman named Lt. Lincoln Scott (Terrence Dashon Howard) accused of the crime, high-ranking prisoner (and fourth-generation war hero) Col. William McNamara (Bruce Willis) persuades camp commandant Col. Werner Visser (Marcel Iures) to allow the prisoners to hold their own trial. Hart is recruited to defend his fellow officer, but as he reluctantly investigates, he discovers that not all of his fellow allied soldiers are fighting the same war and that his "client" may well have been framed. In the meantime, it becomes apparent that McNamara is using events to mask his true intent, a mission to destroy a nearby munitions plant that he still intends to carry out despite his incarceration. Hart's War (2002) co-stars Vicellous Shannon, Cole Hauser, Rory Cochrane, and Jonathan Brandis. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
125 mins

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Director(s):
Gregory Hoblit
Writer(s):
Terry George, Billy Ray, Jeb Stuart
Producer(s):
David Foster, David Ladd, Arnold Rifkin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Not For Children, War Violence, Brief Nudity, Profanity)
Categories:
War
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Michelle V.

    War movies are never easy to watch. Good ones remind us of everything we have to be grateful for(like socks & shoes). This is such a movie. Something about it felt a little "hollywood" but it held my attention the whole time. I didn't realize the degree of suffering African/American soldiers from this war had to endure.This movie touched on that aspect.It also shows war is ugly for all sides.

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    Peter Y.

    This is a departure role for Bruce Willis. He is not the action figure in this movie - he is stoic, calculating and really just a vehicle for the movie to work. The movie plot doesn't come full circle until the end and you find out the purpose of all the seemingly uncalled for happenings. We liked the movie although it is not an "entertaining" movie. It is a portrayal of war and what is done for the good of all - even to the extent of self-sacrifice.

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    Bret S.

    What makes a hero? This movie takes a long time to answer that question. This movie deals with psychological issues in prison camps, race, military, aristocracy, and more. The frequency of graphic images in this German prisoner of war camp do not even come close to how much is seen in Schindler's List, but the drama strives to get into the same league.

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