'' In Love and War '' is a 1996 romantic drama film based on the book , '' Hemingway in Love and War '' by Henry S. Villard and James Nagel . The film stars Sandra Bullock , Chris O'Donnell , Mackenzie Astin , and Margot Steinberg . Its action takes place during the First World War and is based on the wartime experiences of the writer Ernest Hemingway . It was directed by Richard Attenborough . The film was entered into the 47th Berlin International Film Festival
47th Berlin International Film Festival
47th Berlin International Film Festival
In Love and War (1996 film)