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Fortunes of War

Fortunes of War (1987) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
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Here are a few key details about the BBC One series. Originally premiering October 11th, 1987, "Fortunes of War" stars Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Charles Kay. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 61/100 rating on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 13 community users.

Wondering what the series is about? Here’s the plot: "Fortunes of War is a 1987 BBC miniseries adaptation of Olivia Manning's cycle of novels of the same name. English literature lecturer Guy Pringle and his wife Harriet navigate the early years of WWII in Bucharest. They become involved in anti-fascist politics and are forced to flee as the war escalates, crossing paths with various characters along the way. Starring an ensemble cast led by Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson, the seven-part series follows its source material relatively faithfully, with no major plot departures."

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Oct 11, 1987
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