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A Letter from the Western Front (1999)

Movie ★ 10.0 9 min

In Belleau Wood, France, during the Great War, a soldier named John writes a letter home to his wife Sara in Milwaukee. He writes that her picture "helps me remember what it was like to be me." He tells her about sorties into No Man's Land, and that they have orders tonight to charge. Then, his letter becomes a report of that charge: toward an armed German soldier who doesn't fire, even when John reaches him and jumps into the trench beside him. What happens next brings silence and an end to the letter.

Daniel M. Kanemoto Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 17, 1999
Runtime
9 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0209097
Language
Studio
Ex Mortis Films, Imperial War Museums, Marathon County Public Library, New York Public Library

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Letter from the Western Front about?
In Belleau Wood, France, during the Great War, a soldier named John writes a letter home to his wife Sara in Milwaukee. He writes that her picture "helps me remember what it was like to be me." He tells her about sorties into No Man's Land, and that they have orders tonight to charge. Then, his letter becomes a report of that charge: toward an armed German soldier who doesn't fire, even when John reaches him and jumps into the trench beside him. What happens next brings silence and an end to the letter.
Who directed A Letter from the Western Front?
A Letter from the Western Front was directed by Daniel M. Kanemoto.
Who stars in A Letter from the Western Front?
A Letter from the Western Front stars Brian K. Vaughan.
When was A Letter from the Western Front released?
A Letter from the Western Front is a 1999 animation, war film.
Where can I watch A Letter from the Western Front?
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