Plot & Details
A small band of multicultural convicts stages a daring escape from a World War II-era Siberian gulag, and embarks on a treacherous journey across five countries in a desperate race for freedom and survival. Adapted from author Slavomir Rawicz's gripping memoir The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom, writer/director Peter Weir's sweeping POW drama stars Jim Sturgess, Colin Farrell, Ed Harris, and Saoirse Ronan.
- MPAA Rating: PG-13
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 133min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 01/21/2011
- DVD Release Date: 04/19/2011
- Distributor(s): Newmarket Films
- Director(s): Peter Weir
- Starring: Colin Farrell , Jim Sturgess , Mark Strong , Saoirse Ronan , Ed Harris
- Themes: Survival in the Wilderness
- Tone: Gritty,Tense
- Keywords: convict,escape,gulag,world-war
- Country of Origin: USA - Limited (12-29-2010),USA - Expanding (01-21-2011)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Makeup | Edouard Henriques III | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Makeup | Yolanda Toussieng | Nominated |
| 2010 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Makeup | Gregory C. Funk | Nominated |
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