War Stories (2003)
A feature-length pilot film for a proposed NBC series, War Stories is set in a battle-torn Middle Eastern country that is obviously Uzbekistan (but not identified as such). Cynical, hard-as-nails American war correspondent Ben Dansmore (Jeff Goldblum) balks at being assigned a new photographer/partner so soon after the newcomer's predecessor (who happened to be Ben's best friend) was literally blown to bits while covering a hot story. "There's no such thing as truth; that's why they call them stories." That is Ben's philosophy, one that he hopes to impart to idealistic young Nora Stone (Lake Bell). But Nora, whose sister died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, refuses to be as cold and dispassionate as Ben. It takes a series of near-death experiences dodging bullets and fanatical rebels for Ben and Nora to find the common ground so necessary to their future teamwork.
Cast
- Jeff Goldblum - Ben Dansmore
- Lake Bell - Nora Stone
- Louise Lombard - Gayle Phelan
- Jeffrey Nordling - Ian Rhys
- Noam Jenkins - Rainy Tamarov
- Jack Dimich - Uzbeky Commander
- Yousuf Azami - Guard
- Ed Begley Jr. - Ed O'Brian
- Keith Birkfeld - Taliban Recruit
- Jason Brooks - Mike Skrumbis
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is War Stories about?
- A feature-length pilot film for a proposed NBC series, War Stories is set in a battle-torn Middle Eastern country that is obviously Uzbekistan (but not identified as such). Cynical, hard-as-nails American war correspondent Ben Dansmore (Jeff Goldblum) balks at being assigned a new photographer/partner so soon after the newcomer's predecessor (who happened to be Ben's best friend) was literally blown to bits while covering a hot story. "There's no such thing as truth; that's why they call them stories." That is Ben's philosophy, one that he hopes to impart to idealistic young Nora Stone (Lake Bell). But Nora, whose sister died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, refuses to be as cold and dispassionate as Ben. It takes a series of near-death experiences dodging bullets and fanatical rebels for Ben and Nora to find the common ground so necessary to their future teamwork.
- Who directed War Stories?
- War Stories was directed by Robert Singer.
- Who stars in War Stories?
- War Stories stars Jeff Goldblum, Lake Bell, Louise Lombard, Jeffrey Nordling, Noam Jenkins, Jack Dimich.
- How long is War Stories?
- War Stories has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is War Stories?
- War Stories is a Drama, War, TV Movie film.
- Where was War Stories produced?
- War Stories was produced in United States of America.