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War Game

Movie·2002·Animation, Drama, Family·29m·Directed by Dave Unwin

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Based on the picture book by Michael Foreman, WAR GAME tells the story of Will, Lacey and Freddie – three young Suffolk lads who leave their idyllic country lives to fight in the trenches of World War I. Surrounded by the chaos and confusion of war, they can only dream of their football team, their friends and the families they have left behind.

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Iain JonesIain JonesWilliam "Will" James Foreman (voice)Adam GodleyAdam GodleyLacey Christmas Goddard / Dad (voice)Ben WarwickBen WarwickFrederick "Freddie" Benjamin Foreman (voice)
Tom Wesel
Tom WeselGerman Soldier (voice)Colin McFarlaneColin McFarlaneLittle General / King George V (voice)
Phil Rowson
Phil RowsonMachine Gunner (voice)Kate WinsletKate WinsletMum / Annie (voice)

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