28 Oct 2003
Path to War
A powerful drama of soaring ambition and shattered dreams that takes a provocative insider's look at the way the USA goes to war—as seen from inside the LBJ White House leading up to and during the Vietnam War.
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Every family has its own language.
Set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from United Kingdom, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14.
Top Billed Cast
Nicholas Hoult Ralph Compton - 14 years
Gabriel Byrne Harry Compton
Emily Watson Ruby Compton
Julie Walters Gwen Traherne
Miranda Richardson Lauren Compton
Celia Imrie Lady Riva Hardwick
Zac Fox Ralph Compton - 11 years
Julian Wadham Charles Bingham
Fenella Woolgar June Broughton
John Matshikiza Dr. Zim Mzimba
Sid Mitchell Vernon
John Carlisle Sir Giffard Hardwick
Mathokoza Sibiya Dozen
Sindisiswe Nxumalo Regina
Michael Richard Tobias
Caroline Smart Taj
Ian Roberts John Traherne
Sibusiso Mamba Father Ndlovu
Tony Hatton Mr. Parker
Clare Marshall Mrs. Malaga
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