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Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer

Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer

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The life story of Damien Parer, the acclaimed World War II photographer, who spent most of the war on the frontline.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

101 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

19 October 1988

Country

Cast

Nicholas Eadie

Nicholas Eadie

Damien Parer

Anne Tenney

Anne Tenney

Marie Parer

Huw Williams

Huw Williams

Ron Maslyn Williams

Steve Jodrell

Steve Jodrell

Chester Wilmot

Jeff Truman

Jeff Truman

Osmar White

Liz Stuart

Liz Stuart

Pru

Maureen O'Shaughnessy

Maureen O'Shaughnessy

Rose

Mary Regan

Mary Regan

Alice

Halina Abramowicz

Halina Abramowicz

Hana

Alan Zitner

Alan Zitner

Major Albright

Mark Hembrow

Mark Hembrow

Padre

Bob Haines

Bob Haines

Ken G. Hall

Ross Sharp

Ross Sharp

Alistair

Anna Hruby

Anna Hruby

Meg

Loene Carmen

Loene Carmen

Waitress

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Lt. Ellis

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