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This miniseries centres on three of the most important leaders of the 20th century. Michael Caine is transformed into the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in an Emmy-nominated performance. Bob Hoskins plays British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, while John Lithgow skillfully inhabits the persona of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. These three giants gathered at the Tehran Conference, and their strong personalities clashed as they struggled to maintain an alliance. WORLD WAR II: WHEN LIONS ROARED garnered critical praise and earned six Emmy nominations.

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EAN5031932107180

eBay Product ID (ePID)30050100

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ActorMichael Caine, Bob Hoskins, John Lithgow

Film/TV TitleWorld War Ii-When Lions Roared

Release Year2004

FormatDVD

LanguageEnglish

GenreDrama, Historical

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CertificateTBA

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

Number of Discs1

Additional InformationFeaturing three powerhouse performers, this miniseries centres on three of the most important leaders of the 20th century. Oscar-winner Michael Caine is transformed into the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in an Emmy-nominated performance. Bob Hoskins plays British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, while John Lithgow skillfully inhabits the persona of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. These three giants gather at the Tehran Conference to discuss the Allied drive against Germany, and the possible postwar relationship between the three nations. But their strong personalities clash as they struggle to maintain an alliance, in a script drawn from transcripts and reporting of the event. WORLD WAR II: WHEN LIONS ROARED garnered critical praise and earned six Emmy nominations.

ReviewsLos Angeles Times - Stunningly successful [...] stellar performances [...] scintillating

Movie/TV TitleWorld War II - When Lions Roared