Varian's War

Varian's War
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Lionel Chetwynd
Written by	Lionel Chetwynd
Produced by	Michael Deakin Kevin Tierney
Starring	William Hurt Julia Ormond Matt Craven Maury Chaykin Alan Arkin Lynn Redgrave
Cinematography	Daniel Jobin
Edited by	Denis Papillon
Music by	Neil Smolar
Production companies	Ardent Productions Ardglasson Productions Barwood Films Gryphon Productions NewShowtime
Distributed by	Showtime Networks Alliance Atlantis Communications
Release date	April 21, 2001 (2001-04-21) (U.S.)
Running time	121 minutes
Countries	Canada United Kingdom United States
Language	English

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.