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Instrument of War

  • 2017
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
742
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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
    742
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam Thomas Anderegg
    • Writer
      • Matt Whitaker
    • Stars
      • Jack Ashton
      • Elliot James Langridge
      • Daniel Betts
    • 15User reviews
    • 2Critic 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
    • 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
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    User reviews15

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    7derek917

    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.
    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
    7ionut-burloiu

    War is not black or white.

    Definetly worth to watch if you like ww2 movies based on real life. It is not action packed or too much violence, however it does give you an idea of what life was for some soldier prisoners during those times. It does leave you with a great fealing in the end... war is not black or white.
    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.
    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.

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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
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
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