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The War (TV Series 2007)

124 min  -  Documentary | War
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Users: (1,414 votes) 23 reviews | Critics: 21 reviews

A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.

Season:

1  | Full episode list »

Year:

2007  | see all »
Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 10 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Quentin Aanenson Quentin Aanenson ...
Himself (7 episodes, 2007)
Adam Arkin Adam Arkin ...
Reader (7 episodes, 2007)
Kevin Conway Kevin Conway ...
Reader (7 episodes, 2007)
Keith David Keith David ...
Narrator (7 episodes, 2007)
Josh Lucas Josh Lucas ...
Reader (7 episodes, 2007)
Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson ...
Narrator (6 episodes, 2007)
Tom Hanks Tom Hanks ...
Al McIntosh (5 episodes, 2007)
Daniel Inouye Daniel Inouye ...
Himself (4 episodes, 2007)
Katharine Phillips Katharine Phillips ...
Herself (4 episodes, 2007)
Sam Hynes Sam Hynes ...
Himself (3 episodes, 2007)
Dwain Luce Dwain Luce ...
Himself (3 episodes, 2007)
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A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.

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World War Two | Archive Footage | Interview

Genres:

Documentary | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 2007 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Amerikkalaiset sodassa See more »

Filming Locations:

Luverne, Minnesota, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Florentine Films, WETA See more »
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Soul Shaking
2 October 2007 | by Jay09101951 (Brewster, ny, usa) – See all my reviews

As a 1951 baby boomer, I am the proud son of a world war 2 vet. Growing up, Dad talked little about the war. What I learned about the war was from history books and war movies. But Ken Burns has changed all of that for me and I am sure the Millions who have seen and will see this incredible documentary. For now I am not just the son born after the war but someone who knows and feels what went on for 5 years in Europe,North Africa, in the Pacific and the Far East. I have learned things no book or film ever taught me: the sights, the smell and the taste of the horrors our boys faced as we fought toward victory. This is a movie that is going to be too late for the many Vets that have passed on during the 62 years since V-J day. But it is now here , for the record , for all us now and future generations to say "THANK YOU" to the greatest generation for saving the world from the most brutal humans that were ever put on this earth. Again, Thank you Ken Burns for this incredible experience.


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