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2010

The Way Back

A small band of multicultural convicts stages a daring escape from a WWII-era Siberian gulag, and embarks on a treacherous journey across five countries in a desperate race for freedom and survival.

Credits

Director

Peter Weir

Producers

Keith Clark , Peter Weir , Nigel Sinclair

Writers

Peter Weir , Keith R. Clarke

Cinematographer

Russell Boyd

Editor

Lee Smith

Costume Design

Wendy Stites

Composer

Burkhard von Dallwitz

Visual Effectss

Paul Graff , Dennis Jones , Tim Crosbie

Castings

Judith Bouley , Lina Todd

Cast

Ed Harris , Jim Sturgess , Saoirse Ronan , Colin Farrell , Mark Strong , Gustaf Skarsgård , Dejan Angelov , Dragoș Bucur , Sally Brunski , Alexandru Potocean

Studios

Image Nation Abu Dhabi , Monolith Films , Exclusive Media , National Geographic Films , Exclusive Films

Genres

Drama History Adventure

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

5
The Way Back (2010) movie poster
The Way Back (2010) movie poster
The Way Back (2010) movie poster
The Way Back (2010) movie poster
The Way Back (2010) movie poster

Awards

0 wins, 3 nominations
Nom Best Makeup and Hairstyling Edouard F. Henriques 2011
Nom Best Makeup and Hairstyling Gregory Funk 2011
Nom Best Makeup and Hairstyling Yolanda Toussieng 2011

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