War of the Buttons

Based On the book by Louis Pergaud

War of the Buttons is a 1994 comedy-drama adventure film directed by John Roberts. It was written by Colin Welland and based on the French novel La Guerre des boutons, by Louis Pergaud. The story, about two rival boys' gangs in Ireland, the Ballys (working class) and the Carricks (middle class), is set in County Cork, where it was filmed on location. The film has been classified as a drama and comedy, and the tone is frequently light and humorous.

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Release date:

1994

Director:

John Roberts

Cast:

Gregg Fitzgerald, Colm Meaney, Liam Cunningham

Genre:

Drama

Country:

France, United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

1994 in adaptations