Running the War/The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh (16 Oct. 2011)

"Running the War" talks to General John Allen about progress in the war in Afghanistan. "The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh" examines the life and death of the famous painter and ... See full summary »

Stars:

Scott Pelley, John Allen, Ryan Crocker

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Scott Pelley	...	Himself - Correspondent (segment "Running the War")
John Allen	...	Himself - General (segment "Running the War")
Ryan Crocker	...	Himself - Ambassador (segment "Running the War")
Patrick Frank	...	Himself - 3rd Brigade Combat Team (segment "Running the War") (as Colonel Patrick Frank)
Dennis Call	...	Himself - Captain (segment "Running the War")
Morley Safer	...	Himself - Correspondent (segment "The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh")
Steven Naifeh	...	Himself - Author (segment "The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh")
Gregory White Smith	...	Himself - Author (segment "The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh") (as Greg Smith)
John Rewald	...	Himself (segment "The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh") (archive footage)
William F. Cody	...	Himself (segment "The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh") (archive footage) (as Buffalo Bill Cody)

Storyline

"Running the War" talks to General John Allen about progress in the war in Afghanistan. "The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh" examines the life and death of the famous painter and interviews biographers who claim that he may not have taken his own life.

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Plot Keywords:

post impressionism | afghanistan war | art history

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Genres:

Documentary | News

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Afghanistan

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Lust for Life (1956)

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Soundtracks

"Vincent"
(uncredited)
Written and Performed by Don McLean

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