The Fog of War
Originally released in 2003. The Fog of War is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Errol Morris.
Starring Robert McNamara, Errol Morris, and Fidel Castro
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (292 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert McNamara
as Self
Errol Morris
as Self (uncredited)
Fidel Castro
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Barry Goldwater
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nikita Khrushchev
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Curtis LeMay
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Harry Reasoner
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
as Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- SenArt Films
- RadicalMedia
- Sony Pictures Classics
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 b...
Who directed The Fog of War?
The Fog of War was directed by Errol Morris.
How long is The Fog of War?
The Fog of War has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Fog of War released?
The Fog of War was released on October 26, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fog of War?
The main cast of The Fog of War includes Robert McNamara, Errol Morris, Fidel Castro, Barry Goldwater, John F. Kennedy.
Is The Fog of War worth watching?
The Fog of War has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 292 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.