A War Story_
Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental suffering. The film is comprised of newsreel footage, interviews and dramatic re-enactments.
Starring
Donald Sutherland, David Edney, Frank C. Turner
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A War Story was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudra...
A War Story is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 22m.
CAST (4)
Donald Sutherland
Narrator (voice)
DE
David Edney
Ben Wheeler
Frank C. Turner
Peter Seed
Anne Wheeler
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$274K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
82 min (1h 22m)
Country
Rating
8.0/10 (2 votes)
Budget
$274,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A War Story about?
Based on the diaries of Canadian doctor Ben Wheeler during his internment in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II, this feature-length docudrama is a glowing account of the spirit and its will to survive physical and mental suffering. The film is comprised of newsreel footage, interviews and dramatic re-enactments.
How long is A War Story?
A War Story has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in A War Story?
The cast of A War Story includes Donald Sutherland, David Edney, Frank C. Turner, Anne Wheeler.
What is the rating of A War Story?
A War Story has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War