Jeremy Irvine stars as Albert Narracott alongside Emily Watson as Rose Narracott and Peter Mullan as Ted Narracott in Steven Spielberg’s 2011 war drama ‘War Horse‘.
Main cast
- Albert NarracottJeremy IrvineMain
- Rose NarracottEmily WatsonMain
- Ted NarracottPeter MullanMain
Supporting cast
- Captain NichollsTom HiddlestonSupp
- Major Jamie StewartBenedict CumberbatchSupp
- LyonsDavid ThewlisSupp
- Sergeant Sam PerkinsGeoff BellSupp
- EmilieCeline BuckensSupp
- GrandfatherNiels ArestrupSupp
- FriedrichDavid KrossSupp
- GuntherRainer BockSupp
- BrandtHinnerk SchönemannSupp
Guest & voice
- Colonel StraussToby KebbellGuest
- Geordie SoldierStephen GrahamGuest
- German OfficerNicolas BroGuest
- NarratorJeremy IrvineVoice
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About this cast
Based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, ‘War Horse’ follows the journey of Joey, a horse sold to the cavalry during World War I, and his young owner Albert Narracott who enlists to find him. The film features a large ensemble cast including Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Peter Mullan, with notable supporting performances from Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, and David Thewlis.
FAQs
Who plays Albert Narracott in War Horse?
Jeremy Irvine plays Albert Narracott in the 2011 film ‘War Horse’.
Who plays Captain Nicholls in War Horse?
Tom Hiddleston plays Captain Nicholls in ‘War Horse’.
Who plays Rose Narracott in War Horse?
Emily Watson plays Rose Narracott in ‘War Horse’.
Who plays Ted Narracott in War Horse?
Peter Mullan plays Ted Narracott in ‘War Horse’.
Is War Horse based on a true story?
No, ‘War Horse’ is based on Michael Morpurgo’s 1982 children’s novel, though it is set against the real backdrop of World War I.
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