The Dog Who Stopped the War
Oct 03 1984
•2h 32m
•Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Family
As the Christmas holidays begin, a group of 10 war-obsessed kids have a wave of inspiration: What if they spend the next two weeks engaged in a simulated war, armed only with shields, wooden swords, snowballs, and a fierce sense of competition? With a bounty chest waiting for the winners, the two sides gradually grow in size, and the war grows in importance, taking over all aspects of their lives.
Cast
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Cédric Jourde
Luc Chicoine
Marie-Pierre A. D'Amour
Sophie Tremblay
Julien Elie
Pierre
Minh Vu Duc
François 'Les Lunettes'
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