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The Fog of War (2003)

Movie ★ 7.7 107 min

Documentary TV Movie

Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert McNamara, The Fog of War depicts his life, from working as a WWII whiz-kid military officer, to being the Ford Motor Company's president, to managing the Vietnam War as defense secretary for presidents Kennedy and Johnson.

Errol Morris Director

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Released
October 26, 2003
Runtime
107 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt0317910
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Cast

Robert McNamara Robert McNamara Self Errol Morris Errol Morris Self (uncredited) Fidel Castro Fidel Castro Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Barry Goldwater Barry Goldwater Self (archive footage) (uncredited) John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Nikita Khrushchev Nikita Khrushchev Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Curtis LeMay Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Richard Nixon Richard Nixon Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Harry Reasoner Harry Reasoner Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited) Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Fog of War about?
Using archival footage, cabinet conversation recordings, and an interview of the 85-year-old Robert McNamara, The Fog of War depicts his life, from working as a WWII whiz-kid military officer, to being the Ford Motor Company's president, to managing the Vietnam War as defense secretary for presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
Who directed The Fog of War?
The Fog of War was directed by Errol Morris.
Who stars in The Fog of War?
The Fog of War stars Robert McNamara, Errol Morris, Fidel Castro, Barry Goldwater.
When was The Fog of War released?
The Fog of War is a 2003 documentary, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Fog of War?
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