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The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara (2003)

PG_13  95 min  -  Documentary | War   -  14 January 2004 (France)
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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 Morris
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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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Plot Keywords:

Lesson | Secretary Of Defense | Lyndon Johnson | Bombing | Military  | See more »

Genres:

Documentary | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for images and thematic issues of war and destruction See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Fog of War See more »

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$41,449 (USA) (21 December 2003) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$4,193,943 (USA) (16 May 2004)
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 | USA: (theatrical version)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Errol Morris's wife jokingly nicknamed his interviewing device the Interrotron, which is what it later became known as. 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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Soundtracks

"Snowing"
(uncredited)
by Philip Glass
Ocean Mountain Music See more »