Varian's War

Varian's War
Theatrical release poster
Written byLionel Chetwynd
Directed byLionel Chetwynd
Starring
Music byNeil Smolar
Country of origin
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers
CinematographyDaniel Jobin
EditorDenis Papillon
Running time121 minutes
Production companies
  • Ardent Productions
  • Ardglasson Productions
  • Barwood Films
  • Gryphon Productions
  • NewShowtime
Original release
NetworkShowtime
ReleaseApril 21, 2001 (2001-04-21)
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Varian's War (aka Varian's War: The Forgotten Hero) is a 2001 joint Canadian/American/United Kingdom film made-for-television drama. The film was written and directed by Lionel Chetwynd, based on the life and wartime exploits of Varian Fry who saved more than 2,000 Jewish artists from Vichy France, the conquered ally of Nazi Germany. Varian's War stars William Hurt, heading an all-star ensemble cast of Julia Ormond, Matt Craven, Maury Chaykin, Alan Arkin and Lynn Redgrave.