Hart's War (2002)
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2 hrs. 05 min. In HART’S WAR, Lieutenant Tommy Hart (Colin Farrell) is a second year law student who is enlisted as an officer’s aide in World War II due to his father’s political pull. When he is captured and thrown into a German prisoner of war camp, top ranking Colonel William McNamara (Bruce Willis) assigns him to defend Lieutenant Lincoln Scott (Terrence Howard), a black POW accused of murdering a fellow white prisoner. Hart must struggle against his privileged past to prove that he is a true man of honor, worthy of his rank. In preparing a defense for his client, Tommy stumbles upon a plot that will force him to choose between his country, his own morality and his life. Based on a novel by John Katzenbach.

MPAA Rating: R for some strong war violence and langauge.

Release Date: February 15, 2002 Nationwide. Showtimes & Tickets
Cast and Credits
Starring: Bruce Willis, Colin Farrell, Terrence Howard, Cole Hauser, Vicellous Shannon
Directed by: Gregory Hoblit
Produced by: David Foster, David Ladd, Gregory Hoblit, Arnold Rifkin
Written by: Billy Ray, Terry George, Jeb Stuart, Alfonso Cuaron
Distributor: MGM

Bill's Comments

I went to see this movie with a little trepidation. Reviews had been mixed from "very bad" to "very good". I wasn't sure what to expect. Also, having seen 'Black Hawk Down' and 'Behind Enemy Lines' recently, I wasn't sure that I was up to another war movie. Never fear, Hart's War is really just a drama that has WW II as its setting. I thought it was a very good movie that is focused around a  court martial (trial) in a POW camp. The plot is broader than that but I won't say too much. The acting is very good and the story was a nice change from what I've been seeing lately. There is almost NO 'shoot-'em-up' war type stuff so don't expect your standard war movie. But if you're ready for a drama, I think you'll enjoy it.