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The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara (2003)
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Ratings: 8.2/10 from 12,160 users
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Reviews: 149 user | 128 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com
A film about the former US Secretary of Defense and the various difficult lessons he learned about the nature and conduct of modern war. Director:Errol MorrisStars:Robert McNamara |
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Documentary about Robert McNamara, Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations, who subsequently became president of the World Bank. The documentary combines an interview with Mr. McNamara discussing some of the tragedies and glories of the 20th Century, archival footage, documents, and an original score by Philip Glass. Written by Richard Latham
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Rated PG-13 for images and thematic issues of war and destruction See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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$41,449 (USA) (21 December 2003) (3 Screens)Gross:
$4,193,943 (USA) (16 May 2004)Company Credits
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[Per contact at the Errol Morris Foundation, the date is 8/5/1964, and the clip is from Press Conference on The Gulf of Tonkin Incident, National Archives #111-LC-48220]
Robert McNamara: [archival footage from the press conference on the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, 5 August 1964] Is this chart at a reasonable height for you? Or do you want it lowered? All right. Earlier tonight - first let me ask the TV, are you ready? All set?
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McNamara originally agreed to an hour-long interview for the Errol Morris PBS series, First Person. The interview lasted eight hours and McNamara stayed for a second day of interviewing. He also returned months later, for two more days of interviews. Morris found himself with more than enough material for a feature-length documentary. See more »Quotes
[first lines][Per contact at the Errol Morris Foundation, the date is 8/5/1964, and the clip is from Press Conference on The Gulf of Tonkin Incident, National Archives #111-LC-48220]
Robert McNamara: [archival footage from the press conference on the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, 5 August 1964] Is this chart at a reasonable height for you? Or do you want it lowered? All right. Earlier tonight - first let me ask the TV, are you ready? All set?
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