Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer
War · Drama · TV Movie
Overview
The life story of Damien Parer, the acclaimed World War II photographer, who spent most of the war on the frontline.
Top Cast


Nicholas Eadie
Nicholas Eadie
Damien Parer
Nicholas Eadie
Damien Parer


Anne Tenney
Anne Tenney
Marie Parer
Anne Tenney
Marie Parer
Huw Williams
Huw Williams
Ron Maslyn Williams
Huw Williams
Ron Maslyn Williams
Steve Jodrell
Steve Jodrell
Chester Wilmot
Steve Jodrell
Chester Wilmot


Jeff Truman
Jeff Truman
Osmar White
Jeff Truman
Osmar White
Liz Stuart
Liz Stuart
Pru
Liz Stuart
Pru
Maureen O'Shaughnessy
Maureen O'Shaughnessy
Rose
Maureen O'Shaughnessy
Rose
Mary Regan
Mary Regan
Alice
Mary Regan
Alice
Halina Abramowicz
Halina Abramowicz
Hana
Halina Abramowicz
Hana


Alan Zitner
Alan Zitner
Major Albright
Alan Zitner
Major Albright
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