War of Buttons Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Sep. 16, 2012

War of Buttons

Release Date: Friday, October 12, 2012 Limited

Director: Christophe Barratier

Starring: Guillaume Canet • Laetitia Casta • Jean Texier • Ilona Bachelier

PG-13 Adventure N/A French

3.33 / 5.0

33% WILL SEE 67% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in occupied WWII France, War of the Buttons tells the tale of pre-teen rebel Lebrac (newcomer Jean Texier) and the “war” he leads between two rival kid gangs from neighboring villages. Once Lebrac falls for Violette (Ilona Bachelier), a young Jewish girl who is new in town and in danger of being exposed by the Nazis, the children are faced with putting their own conflicts aside to protect her and confront the very real war happening around them.

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Who stars in War of Buttons – Cast List

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Guillaume Canet
Ad Vitam, Non-Fiction
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Laetitia Casta
Coma
J
Jean Texier
I
Ilona Bachelier

Who is making War of Buttons – Crew List

A look at War of Buttons behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Christophe Barratier last helmed Paris 36 and The Chorus (Les Choristes). The film's writer Christophe Barratier last penned Paris 36 and The Chorus (Les Choristes).

Director: Christophe Barratier
Screenwriters: Christophe Barratier
Thomas Langmann
Producer: Thomas Langmann

Studio: The Weinstein Company
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the War of Buttons

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed War of Buttons movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for language and some thematic elements
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: La nouvelle guerre des boutons
Language: French

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War of Buttons Release Date: When was the film released?

War of Buttons was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 12 , 2012. There were 18 18 other movies released on the same date, including Argo, Here Comes the Boom and Sinister. As a limited release, War of Buttons was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for War of Buttons is currently being determined. Stay tuned!