A Private War
The most powerful weapon is the truth.
2018 · 1h 46m · R
Drama, War
Directed by
Matthew Heineman
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A Private War
Overview
One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.
Director and cast
- Matthew Heineman Director
- Rosamund Pike as Marie Colvin
- Jamie Dornan as Paul Conroy
- Tom Hollander as Sean Ryan
- Stanley Tucci as Tony Shaw
- Corey Johnson as Norm Coburn
- Greg Wise as Professor David Irens
- Faye Marsay as Kate Richardson
- Nikki Amuka-Bird as Rita Williams
- Alexandra Moen as Zoe
- Raad Rawi as Gaddafi
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