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A Private War

A Private War

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A Private War

"The most powerful weapon is the truth."

2018

1h 46m

6.8(563 votes)

Drama

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.

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Production Companies

Thunder Road

Denver & Delilah Productions

Savvy Media Holdings

Our Time Projects

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike

Marie Colvin

Jamie Dornan

Jamie Dornan

Paul Conroy

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Sean Ryan

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Tony Shaw

Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson

Norm Coburn

Greg Wise

Greg Wise

Professor David Irens

Faye Marsay

Faye Marsay

Kate Richardson

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Nikki Amuka-Bird

Rita Williams

Alexandra Moen

Alexandra Moen

Zoe

Raad Rawi

Raad Rawi

Gaddafi

Creative team

Directed by: Matthew Heineman
Written by: Arash Amel
Produced by: Charlize Theron
Matthew George

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