The Messenger
~The Scars of War Will Last Forever.
Overview
Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who has returned home from Iraq, is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Montgomery is partnered with Captain Tony Stone, to give notice to the families of fallen soldiers. The Sergeant is drawn to Olivia Pitterson, to whom he has delivered news of her husband’s death.
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
General Information
Release Date: 2009-11-13
Budget: $6500000
Revenue: $1595417
Runtime: 113 min
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