World War II: When Lions Roared

– Based upon the actual cables between Washington, London and Moscow during the Second World War, this..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 55 Minutes
Release Year:
1994
World War II: When Lions Roared (1994)

Based upon the actual cables between Washington, London and Moscow during the Second World War, this TV-movie examines the relationship between the leaders of these countries throughout the conflict. Franklin D. Roosevelt (John Lithgow), Winston Churchill (Bob Hoskins) and Joseph Stalin (Michael Caine), spring to life as real but imperfect people who nevertheless are great leaders fighting a great war.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

19 Apr 1994

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

Joseph Sargent

Writer:

David W. Rintels

Main Actors:

Michael Caine, Bob Hoskins, John Lithgow, Ed Begley Jr.

Plot:

This TV Movie is about the Tehran Conference between FDR, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. It shows the interaction between the three leaders at the close of the Second World War.

Awards:

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 8 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10