London premiere: ‘War Horse’

Director Steven Spielberg pats Joey the war horse during the red carpet premiere of his latest effort, "War Horse," at Odeon Leicester Square in London. The film is a sweeping epic about the enduring connection between a boy and his horse and the Great War that tears them apart.

Director Steven Spielberg pats Joey the war horse during the red carpet premiere of his latest effort, “War Horse,” at Odeon Leicester Square in London. The film is a sweeping epic about the enduring connection between a boy and his horse and the Great War that tears them apart.  (Tim Whitby / Getty Images)

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'War Horse' - London premiere

Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, walk together on the red carpet at the premiere.  (Ian Gavan / AFP/ Getty Images)

'War Horse' - London premiere

Actor Jeremy Irvine plays lead character Albert Narracott.  (Tim Whitby / Getty Images)

'War Horse' - London premiere

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch plays Maj. Jamie Stewart.  (Facundo Arrizabalage / EPA)

'War Horse' - London premiere

Actor Tom Hiddleston plays Captain Nicholls.  (Leon Neal / AFP/ Getty Images)

'War Horse' - London premiere

Actor Peter Mullan plays Ted Narracott.  (Leon Neal / AFP/ Getty Images)

'War Horse' - London premiere

British actress Emily Watson takes on the role of Rose Narracott.  (Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA)

'War Horse' - London premiere

Danish actor Nicholas Bro plays Friedrich.  (Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA)

'War Horse' - London premiere

British writer Michael Morpurgo, whose novel was adapted by screenwriters Lee Hall and Richard Curtis, arrives.  (Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA)

'War Horse' - London premiere

British screenwriter Richard Curtis poses on the red carpet at the premiere of his latest work.  (Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA)

'War Horse' - London premiere

British actress and cast member Celine Buckens, who plays Emilie, poses on the red carpet.  (Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA)