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Instrument of War

  • 2017
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
735
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Instrument of War (2017)
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U.S. bomber pilot Clair Cline is captured by Germans during WWII. As a POW, he and fellow prisoners bond to survive captivity and maintain hope, transcending oppression. Based on true events... Read allU.S. bomber pilot Clair Cline is captured by Germans during WWII. As a POW, he and fellow prisoners bond to survive captivity and maintain hope, transcending oppression. Based on true events.U.S. bomber pilot Clair Cline is captured by Germans during WWII. As a POW, he and fellow prisoners bond to survive captivity and maintain hope, transcending oppression. Based on true events.

  • Director
    • Adam Thomas Anderegg
  • Writer
    • Matt Whitaker
  • Stars
    • Jack Ashton
    • Elliot James Langridge
    • Daniel Betts
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    735
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam Thomas Anderegg
    • Writer
      • Matt Whitaker
    • Stars
      • Jack Ashton
      • Elliot James Langridge
      • Daniel Betts
    • 15User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Jack Ashton
    Jack Ashton
    • Clair Cline
    Elliot James Langridge
    Elliot James Langridge
    • Reed 'Whit' Whitaker
    Daniel Betts
    Daniel Betts
    • Lawrence Packer
    Rupert Simonian
    • Al Thomas
    Urs Rechn
    Urs Rechn
    • Klaus Schmidt
    Andrea Deck
    Andrea Deck
    • Anne Cline
    Andreas Wisniewski
    Andreas Wisniewski
    • Karl Herrmann
    Callum McGowan
    Callum McGowan
    • Vinny Petrolini
    Barney White
    Barney White
    • Jack Findlay
    Matthias Zera
    Matthias Zera
    • Georg Klemper
    Ethan Kai
    Ethan Kai
    • Frank Romero
    Ethan Vincent
    Ethan Vincent
    • Peter Schmidt
    Christopher Lakewood
    • Shaver
    Dan O'Keefe
    • Billy Bryant
    • (as Daniel O'Keefe)
    David Brumberg
    • McReady
    Deividas Breive
    • German Teen
    Elvinas Juodkazis
    Elvinas Juodkazis
    • POW 1
    Edgar Bechter
    • POW 2
    • Director
      • Adam Thomas Anderegg
    • Writer
      • Matt Whitaker
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews15

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    9happyinthehaze

    The Greater Escape

    A touching and endearing war film, where the violence has been replaced by a violinist. The unexpected twist at the end is heartwarming, and the end credits will have you in tears. I simply have to visit that museum. Wonderful movie.
    10sarahjane365

    Beautiful

    I don't understand the poor ratings for this. Sure if you're looking for something with all the action of Saving Private Ryan then you won't find that here but this is a beautiful film and it is the message you should take from it. Someone has rated this a 3, only watching 30 minutes of it and mocking it for being about making a violin. This is a true story and it warms my heart that in those desperate times this is something they did just to get through.
    7mikaelo67

    Very good movie, well worth watching

    I always get suspicious when I see a movie a few years old with very few reviews. But I decided to give this one a shot.

    It's not the most captivating story I have ever seen. But it's a quality movie with a good script and good acting. My ratings are usually 1 or 2 below what's been given previously on IMDB. But this time I actually rated it higher than the previous ratings.

    It's a really good movie, no violence at all. It's a war movie with a twist that leaves you with a great feeling. I definitely recommend watching it.
    10ger55champ

    Beautiful movie

    Seriously How can this score 6.2 . This movie is outstanding .Beautifully acted and very touching for a war movie Very well worth watching
    10fencoll

    A poignant story, well told.

    A true story of imprisoned WWII allies shot down over Germany doing what they can to keep going in the PoW camp. Nicely and simply told, and very moving. A must see for any musicians - especially violinists.

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      The bomber crewmen are not carrying pistols. U.S. Army Air Forces bomber crews were issued M1911 .45-caliber semiautomatic pistols because they might have to bail out over enemy territory.

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

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