The Messenger (2009)
The Scars of War Will Last Forever
Starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone
Directed by Oren Moverman
Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), 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 (Woody Harrelson), to give notice to the families of fallen soldiers. The Sergeant is drawn to Olivia Pitterson (Samantha Morton), to whom he has delivered news of her husband’s death.
Runtime: 113 min.
Rating: 6.7
 
Languages: English,Spanish
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: bereavement,independent film,wounded,soldier,iraq war,casualty of war,war widow
Cast
Will Montgomery
Tony Stone
Kelly
Stuart Dorsett
Olivia Pitterson
Dale Martin
Cashier
Kelly's Father
Alan
Mrs. Flanigan
Claire
Recruiter Brown
Recruiter Olson
Dr. Grosso
Marla Cohen
Mr. Cohen
Returning Soldier
Returning Soldier's Wife
Mr. Flanigan
Mrs. Burrell
Emily
Lara
Flirty Girl (uncredited)