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Instrument of War

  • 20172017
  • 1h 30m
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6.0/10
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Instrument of War (2017)
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When U.S. B-24 bomber pilot Clair Cline is shot down and captured in northern Germany, one war ends and another begins -- to keep hope alive. Now behind German barbed wire and oppression, Cl... Read allWhen U.S. B-24 bomber pilot Clair Cline is shot down and captured in northern Germany, one war ends and another begins -- to keep hope alive. Now behind German barbed wire and oppression, Cline and his fellow POWs must find a way to bond together to not just survive but transcend... Read allWhen U.S. B-24 bomber pilot Clair Cline is shot down and captured in northern Germany, one war ends and another begins -- to keep hope alive. Now behind German barbed wire and oppression, Cline and his fellow POWs must find a way to bond together to not just survive but transcend their captivity. Inspired by true events.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Adam Thomas Anderegg
  • Writer
    • Matt Whitaker
  • Stars
    • Jack Ashton
    • Elliot James Langridge
    • Daniel Betts
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  • Director
    • Adam Thomas Anderegg
  • Writer
    • Matt Whitaker
  • Stars
    • Jack Ashton
    • Elliot James Langridge
    • Daniel Betts
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    • 12User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Instrument of War - Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:03
    Instrument of War - Official Trailer

    Photos51

    Urs Rechn and Matthias Zera in Instrument of War (2017)
    Urs Rechn and Elliot James Langridge in Instrument of War (2017)
    Instrument of War (2017)
    Urs Rechn in Instrument of War (2017)
    Matthias Zera in Instrument of War (2017)
    Daniel Betts and Urs Rechn in Instrument of War (2017)
    Andrea Deck in Instrument of War (2017)
    Jack Ashton and Callum McGowan in Instrument of War (2017)
    Jack Ashton in Instrument of War (2017)
    David Brumberg in Instrument of War (2017)
    Jack Ashton and Elliot James Langridge in Instrument of War (2017)
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    Jack Ashton
    Jack Ashton
    • Clair Clineas Clair Cline
    Elliot James Langridge
    Elliot James Langridge
    • Reed 'Whit' Whitakeras Reed 'Whit' Whitaker
    Daniel Betts
    Daniel Betts
    • Lawrence Packeras Lawrence Packer
    Rupert Simonian
    • Al Thomasas Al Thomas
    Urs Rechn
    Urs Rechn
    • Klaus Schmidtas Klaus Schmidt
    Andrea Deck
    Andrea Deck
    • Anne Clineas Anne Cline
    Andreas Wisniewski
    Andreas Wisniewski
    • Karl Herrmannas Karl Herrmann
    Callum McGowan
    Callum McGowan
    • Vinny Petrolinias Vinny Petrolini
    Barney White
    Barney White
    • Jack Findlayas Jack Findlay
    Matthias Zera
    • Georg Klemperas Georg Klemper
    Ethan Kai
    • Frank Romeroas Frank Romero
    Ethan Vincent
    Ethan Vincent
    • Peter Schmidtas Peter Schmidt
    Christopher Lakewood
    • Shaveras Shaver
    Dan O'Keefe
    • Billy Bryantas Billy Bryant
    • (as Daniel O'Keefe)
    David Brumberg
    • McReadyas McReady
    Deividas Breive
    • German Teenas German Teen
    Elvinas Juodkazis
    • POW 1as POW 1
    Edgar Bechter
    • POW 2as POW 2
    • Director
      • Adam Thomas Anderegg
    • Writer
      • Matt Whitaker
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      After a wounded crewman dies in the woods near the landing site, the pilot yanks off one of the dead man's dog tags, causing the chain to break very easily, and the pilot takes the tag with him. This is a prevalent and erroneous Hollywood invention. Both dog tags always remain with a body until removed by Graves Registration personnel just before the body is buried. Otherwise, there is a risk of a body not being identified correctly.

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    7/10
    Based on true events. Violin strings and heartstrings.
    This film obviously isn't a big budget Hollywood blockbuster, but I was pleasantly surprised how much it held my attention. It's not up there with The Great Escape, but still a decent WWII movie. All sides suffer during a war and that certainly comes across.The 'instrument' referred to in the title is a violin, so this movie would appeal to anyone who plays one. The acting is okay and the script could have been better. A sincere attempt at showing life in a prisoner of war camp under Nazi rule. Worth a watch.
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    • Apr 10, 2020

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Filming locations
      • Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania
    • Production company
      • Kaleidoscope Pictures
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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